Violence against women and children isn't a women's health or safety issue, as Women Illawarra's Michelle Glasgow says, but a men's behaviour problem. Subscribe now for unlimited access . Login or signup to continue reading Now a new initiative from Healthier Illawarra Men (HIM) and Women Illawarra encourages men to play their part in driving down rates of gendered violence . Three prominent Illawarra men have stepped up to become ambassadors for the It Starts With Me. Today. campaign: motivational speaker and shark attack survivor Brett Connellan , physiotherapist Mick Baines , and surgeon Dr Bruce Ashford . The campaign will also include education and training about healthy relationships for young men aged 14 to 18, which the organisation Tomorrow Man will deliver through schools and community groups. HIM deputy chair Toby Dawson said the two-tier initiative - launched on Human Rights Day, the final day of a 16-day worldwide campaign against gendered violence - was designed to reach all men in the region. "For too long we've heard the line that most perpetrators are men, but not all men perpetrate," Mr Dawson said. "But that excuse just isn't working anymore, so we took a stand and built this campaign to support men to be upstanders, not bystanders, and to take an active role in reducing the rates of domestic violence in the Illawarra." Ms Glasgow, the general manager at Women Illawarra, said her organisation had supported women and children experiencing violence and advocated for change for 45 years, with little impact on rates of domestic violence. "We at our organisation are doing the best that we can, but 50 per cent of our community need to participate in reducing rates of violence against women and children, and that's where men come in," Ms Glasgow said. She believed having prominent men in the community speak out against violence would be critical in effecting long-term change, and education was vital because it was important to change attitudes early in life. Mr Connellan has done work in the mental health space and he believes the progress in reducing the stigma there provides lessons for the issue of gendered violence. "A lot of it has been due to being open to talk about it, making it a part of conversation, creating accountability as well," he said. "I think as men we all have a responsibility to speak out and to at least create a platform where we can normalise safety ... you don't have to be someone who's been directly affected by it." Mr Baines said urged men to learn more about the issue because it was important that men be educated and be willing to listen. "Too many times you'll hear a reference to rape culture or a reference to coercive control [or] misogyny and men will flat out deny it exists," he said. Mr Baines said most men had a woman in their lives, and asking them what they wanted men to understand was a good starting point. Dr Ashford said domestic violence, from a health perspective, was "not an insignificant problem". "Truthfully, there's a lot of physical and mental violence that occurs in our communities and the cost of managing that, not just acutely, but continuing care and recovery for those victims, is profound," Dr Ashford said. The Tomorrow Man program is funded with $40,000 from the Shellharbour Club through ClubsNSW. Reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, mostly covering social affairs and education. Our Watch award winner. If you've got a story, let me know. Reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, mostly covering social affairs and education. Our Watch award winner. If you've got a story, let me know. More from Latest News Newsletters & Alerts DAILY Today's top stories curated by our news team. Also includes evening update. 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The S&P/TSX composite index was up 5.45 points at 25,641.18. The index took a “breather” Wednesday ahead of key labour market indicators set to be released both in Canada and the U.S. this week, said Angelo Kourkafas, senior investment strategist at Edward Jones. Statistics Canada will report the latest data from the national labour force survey on Friday, the same day the November jobs report is due in the U.S. “That's the last important data point for the Bank of Canada before they meet next week,” said Kourkafas. November was a strong month for equities, he said, so it isn't surprising that investors are digesting the gains while they await new data. He said it’s expected that Statistics Canada will report an acceleration of job gains after last month brought a “relatively weak reading,” with job gains at about half of what analysts were expecting. While Canada’s central bank is expected to cut its key interest rate a fifth straight time on Dec. 11, the size of the cut could depend on that jobs data, he said. “We're now looking at a rebound, but as the Bank of Canada deliberates between a quarter point cut versus half a percentage point cut, I think what we are going to see in terms of unemployment rate and the base of job gains is going to have a say into that,” said Kourkafas, adding that wage growth is another important metric to watch. “If we see steady job growth and slowing wages, that can potentially tilt the Bank of Canada towards a larger cut.” In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 308.51 points at 45,014.04. The S&P 500 index was up 36.61 points at 6,086.49, while the Nasdaq composite was up 254.21 points at 19,735.12. U.S. markets were propelled by strength in the technology sector, said Kourkafas, highlighting strong results in quarterly earnings released this week by Salesforce Inc. and Marvell Technology Inc. “I think today's results highlight that there is still a long runway and still enthusiasm, excitement about artificial intelligence and kind of that multi-year adoption cycle,” he said. The Canadian dollar traded for 71.09 cents US compared with 71.14 cents US on Tuesday. The January crude oil contract was down US$1.40 at US$68.54 per barrel and the January natural gas contract was up less than a penny at US$3.04 per mmBTU. The February gold contract was up US$8.30 at US$2,676.20 an ounce and the March copper contract was down less than a penny at US$4.20 a pound. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 4, 2024. Companies in this story: (TSX:GSPTSE, TSX:CADUSD) Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press See a typo/mistake? Have a story/tip? 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Foreign Ministry Spokesman Öncü Keçeli said Türkiye supports and prioritizes the Iraqi Turkmen's rights and interests, as he called on Iraqi authorities to preserve the demographic structure of the province amid population movements of the Kurds toward Kirkuk as the country held a census for the first time after almost four decades. “In this framework, the peace and security of our Turkmen brothers and sisters, who constitute a significant portion of Kirkuk's population and serve as a bridge of friendship between Türkiye and Iraq, are among our main priorities in bilateral relations with this country,” Keçeli said, in response to a question regarding Kurdish population movement toward Kirkuk. He continued by saying that Ankara has been closely following recent developments regarding the issue and even though the census did not collect information on ethnicity, the Iraqi Turkmen and Arab communities were concerned about the mass movements of Kurds. “Clearly, this irregularity would lead to the inclusion of many people who are not originally from Kirkuk in the province's population. This fait accompli would also impact the elections that will be held in the future,” the foreign ministry spokesman said. He noted that the Iraqi Turkmen have been subjected to persecution and massacres in the past century, as he said Ankara expects Iraqi authorities to prevent any injustice toward the Turkmen population. He also said that Türkiye expects Iraq to preserve the demographic structure of the province, prevent any attempts to tamper its current composition and ensure that the residents of Kirkuk live in a framework agreed upon by the original constituents of the province. Turkmen are a Turkic-speaking minority whose total population is estimated to be some 3 million. Northern Iraq’s minorities also complain of the extensive PKK presence in the region, most notably the terrorist group’s collaboration with the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), a dominant political party accused of giving more freedom of movement both in the city and rural parts of Sulaymaniyah to the PKK. The PKK, which killed thousands in Türkiye, is a banned organization in Iraq but Türkiye wants its full recognition as a terrorist group. Tensions have been rising between Türkiye and the PUK since the PKK increased its attacks on Turkish troops. Turkmen officials and the Iraqi Turkmen Front have expressed fear of attacks from the PKK and demanded the Baghdad government terminate the group’s existence.

ATLANTA (AP) — Jimmy Carter, the peanut farmer who tried to restore virtue to the White House after the Watergate scandal and Vietnam War, then rebounded from a landslide defeat to become a global advocate of human rights and democracy, has died. He was 100 years old . The Carter Center said the 39th president died Sunday afternoon, more than a year after entering hospice care , at his home in Plains, Georgia, where he and his wife, Rosalynn, who died in November 2023, lived most of their lives. The center said he died peacefully, surrounded by his family. A moderate Democrat, Carter ran for president in 1976 as a little-known Georgia governor with a broad grin, effusive Baptist faith and technocratic plans for efficient government. His promise to never deceive the American people resonated after Richard Nixon’s disgrace and U.S. defeat in southeast Asia. “If I ever lie to you, if I ever make a misleading statement, don’t vote for me. I would not deserve to be your president,” Carter said. Carter’s victory over Republican Gerald Ford, whose fortunes fell after pardoning Nixon, came amid Cold War pressures, turbulent oil markets and social upheaval over race, women’s rights and America’s role in the world. His achievements included brokering Mideast peace by keeping Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin at Camp David for 13 days in 1978. But his coalition splintered under double-digit inflation and the 444-day hostage crisis in Iran. His negotiations ultimately brought all the hostages home alive, but in a final insult, Iran didn’t release them until the inauguration of Ronald Reagan, who had trounced him in the 1980 election. Humbled and back home in Georgia, Carter said his faith demanded that he keep doing whatever he could, for as long as he could, to try to make a difference. He and Rosalynn co-founded The Carter Center in 1982 and spent the next 40 years traveling the world as peacemakers, human rights advocates and champions of democracy and public health. Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002, Carter helped ease nuclear tensions in North and South Korea, avert a U.S. invasion of Haiti and negotiate cease-fires in Bosnia and Sudan. By 2022, the center had monitored at least 113 elections around the world. Carter was determined to eradicate guinea worm infections as one of many health initiatives. Swinging hammers into their 90s, the Carters built homes with Habitat for Humanity. The common observation that he was better as an ex-president rankled Carter. His allies were pleased that he lived long enough to see biographers and historians revisit his presidency and declare it more impactful than many understood at the time. Propelled in 1976 by voters in Iowa and then across the South, Carter ran a no-frills campaign. Americans were captivated by the earnest engineer, and while an election-year Playboy interview drew snickers when he said he “had looked on many women with lust. I’ve committed adultery in my heart many times,” voters tired of political cynicism found it endearing. The first family set an informal tone in the White House, carrying their own luggage, trying to silence the Marine Band’s traditional “Hail to the Chief" and enrolling daughter, Amy, in public schools. Carter was lampooned for wearing a cardigan and urging Americans to turn down their thermostats. But Carter set the stage for an economic revival and sharply reduced America's dependence on foreign oil by deregulating the energy industry along with airlines, trains and trucking. He established the departments of Energy and Education, appointed record numbers of women and nonwhites to federal posts, preserved millions of acres of Alaskan wilderness and pardoned most Vietnam draft evaders. Emphasizing human rights , he ended most support for military dictators and took on bribery by multinational corporations by signing the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. He persuaded the Senate to ratify the Panama Canal treaties and normalized relations with China, an outgrowth of Nixon’s outreach to Beijing. But crippling turns in foreign affairs took their toll. When OPEC hiked crude prices, making drivers line up for gasoline as inflation spiked to 11%, Carter tried to encourage Americans to overcome “a crisis of confidence.” Many voters lost confidence in Carter instead after the infamous address that media dubbed his “malaise" speech, even though he never used that word. After Carter reluctantly agreed to admit the exiled Shah of Iran to the U.S. for medical treatment, the American Embassy in Tehran was overrun in 1979. Negotiations to quickly free the hostages broke down, and then eight Americans died when a top-secret military rescue attempt failed. Carter also had to reverse course on the SALT II nuclear arms treaty after the Soviets invaded Afghanistan in 1979. Though historians would later credit Carter's diplomatic efforts for hastening the end of the Cold war, Republicans labeled his soft power weak. Reagan’s “make America great again” appeals resonated, and he beat Carter in all but six states. Born Oct. 1, 1924, James Earl Carter Jr. married fellow Plains native Rosalynn Smith in 1946, the year he graduated from the Naval Academy. He brought his young family back to Plains after his father died, abandoning his Navy career, and they soon turned their ambitions to politics . Carter reached the state Senate in 1962. After rural white and Black voters elected him governor in 1970, he drew national attention by declaring that “the time for racial discrimination is over.” Carter published more than 30 books and remained influential as his center turned its democracy advocacy onto U.S. politics, monitoring an audit of Georgia’s 2020 presidential election results. After a 2015 cancer diagnosis, Carter said he felt “perfectly at ease with whatever comes.” “I’ve had a wonderful life,” he said. “I’ve had thousands of friends, I’ve had an exciting, adventurous and gratifying existence.” Contributors include former AP staffer Alex Sanz in Atlanta.

NoneThe rapper was heavily involved in the Arizona Bowl match between Miami RedHawks and the Colorado State Rams Snoop Dogg took over an American football event in Arizona yesterday (December 28). READ MORE: Snoop Dogg – ‘Missionary’ review: an underwhelming sequel to a hip-hop classic The rapper was heavily involved in the Arizona Bowl match between Miami RedHawks and the Colorado State Rams, leading both schools’ marching bands before rolling out in a light green, lowrider Chevy Impala with gold rims. You can view footage below. In a match that he also sponsored, the rapper also performed the coin toss and directed the halftime show of the game, according to the Associated Press . “This is a seven-day-a-week thing with me, man,” Snoop said. “I guess I’m the people’s champ because I love the people as much as they love me.” Snoop Dogg rolling in his ‘64 Impala with the Arizona Bowl trophy. pic.twitter.com/PmoPyTVPQf — Justin Spears (@JustinESports) December 29, 2024 Snoop Dogg and the coin toss for the Arizona Bowl. Let the show begin! pic.twitter.com/J3Gw7vdwHH — Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) December 28, 2024 Snoop Dogg directing the cheerleaders at the Arizona Bowl🥁 pic.twitter.com/keWvhfAwIz — Shirley Ju (@shirju) December 29, 2024 After the ceremony, Snoop also handed out gold chains to the players and posed for pictures. The match ended with the Miami RedHawks beating the Colorado State Rams 43-17. It comes after it was revealed that Snoop and Dr. Dre sampled a song by a learning disabilities charity in London on their new album ‘Missionary’ . The duo recently shared energetic new single, ‘Outta Da Blue’ last month ahead of the album’s release on December 13 via Death Row Records. Now, it has come to light that the pair sampled the song ‘Watermelon Fantasy’, which was originally released by the charity Daylight Studio in 2018. ‘Missionary’ is the follow-up to Snoop’s debut album ‘Doggystyle’ in 1993. It featured a host of guest artists including the late Tom Petty , Jelly Roll , 50 Cent and Eminem . Reviewing the album, NME awarded the record three stars and said it “was an underwhelming sequel to a hip-hop classic.” It added: “Dre and Snoop forgot the legacy they created for the West Coast with ‘Doggystyle’ and – although there are flashes of fun – the forgettable collection barely scratches the surface of their legendary status.” Related Topics Rap Snoop DoggThe rise of renewable energy – paired with smart technology – offers an extraordinary opportunity to empower communities, enhance sustainability and reduce costs, writes Paul Budde . BACK IN 2006, I established the Smart Grid Australia Association . Here, we brought together organisations involved in the development of smart energy, working collaboratively to build smarter communities. Our major success was the government’s decision in 2010 to launch a $100 million Smart City Smart Grid pilot in the Newcastle area. Unfortunately, this initiative was immediately cancelled when the Coalition Government came to power in 2013. For the next ten years, energy policies remained in limbo under that government. On the positive side, the pilot propelled Newcastle to become one of the leading smart cities in Australia. But as is often the case - for such smart grid smart city projects on a larger scale - many more ducks need to be aligned to establish real, large-scale commercial projects. With the latest developments in smart grids, smart meters, and batteries, we are now getting closer to realising the benefits of such complex systems. As someone who has written extensively about the transformative power of smart grids and localised energy systems, I believe we are standing at a pivotal moment in energy innovation. The rise of renewable energy – paired with smart technology – offers an extraordinary opportunity to empower communities, enhance sustainability and reduce costs. However, as I’ve observed in both Australia and internationally, achieving this vision requires not only technological solutions but also robust regulatory frameworks to protect consumers and foster fair competition. I was triggered to revisit these issues after reading this recent ABC article . The Netherlands: Europe’s digital powerhouse The Netherlands has become a global juggernaut in terms of broadband, AI and cybersecurity. A Smarter, Cleaner Future Smart grids have the potential to revolutionise how we produce, store, and consume electricity. These systems enable real-time communication between utilities and consumers — optimising energy distribution and reducing waste. Neighbourhood energy systems take this concept further by allowing communities to manage energy collectively, leveraging shared infrastructure — such as community batteries. I’ve highlighted examples in the past, such as Australia’s Hornsdale Power Reserve (2017), which shows how large-scale battery storage can stabilise the grid and support renewable energy integration. But even more exciting is the potential for neighbourhood-level systems where shared batteries or virtual power plants could provide resilience and cost savings. Imagine a street or suburb pooling solar energy and storage to weather peak demand or blackouts — a vision that is becoming increasingly achievable. Learning from International examples Over the years, I’ve also drawn attention to international models that inspire us to think bigger. In 2016, I wrote about blockchain opportunities , a prime example here is the Kitakyushu Smart Community project in Japan. This initiative integrates renewable energy, storage, and demand-response systems to create a sustainable urban energy model. Similarly, the Brooklyn Microgrid Project in the United States demonstrates the power of decentralisation, where residents generate, store, and trade energy locally using blockchain technology. These examples prove that the localised energy systems we advocated for more than a decade ago here in Australia are not only viable but also scalable. Newcastle: Leading the way for Australian smart cities Newcastle's transformation into one of Australia's leading smart cities should be an inspiration for others to follow suit. Challenges and the need for regulation Thanks to party politics, Australia suffers from a knowledge and experience gap of more than a decade — and we must catch up to avoid repeating the mistakes highlighted in the ABC article. While the potential is immense, I’ve often warned that regulatory gaps could undermine these advancements. The control of energy data by metering companies – as seen in Australia – creates monopolistic "walled gardens", restricting access to critical information and stifling competition. Consumers are left unable to fully leverage their energy systems — and third-party innovators are shut out. Smart energy can deliver lower costs, but we need to ensure those benefits flow to the consumers. This is why I strongly advocate for transparent regulations that prioritise consumer rights to data access. Without these safeguards, the energy transition risks becoming more expensive and less equitable. I’ve seen how these challenges play out globally, and it’s clear that without intervention, the benefits of smart grids and localised systems could remain out of reach for many. The role of ISP-like resellers in energy innovation In my earlier work, I’ve drawn parallels between energy systems and the internet. Just as internet service providers (ISPs) aggregate bandwidth to serve multiple customers, energy resellers could combine distributed energy resources like solar panels and batteries to create neighbourhood-scale virtual power plants. This model could stabilise local grids, reduce reliance on centralised power plants, and democratise access to renewable energy benefits. I’ve long argued that this ISP-like approach can lower barriers for communities that lack resources for individual systems. By coordinating energy generation and consumption at the local level, such systems could unlock significant savings while enhancing grid reliability. Unlocking the path toward a sustainable energy future Grid flexibility measures and distributed energy resources are key elements for creating a more sustainable and reliable energy system. My Vision for the Future Reflecting on the lessons from Australia and international examples, I firmly believe that we can pick up where we left off in 2013 and accelerate progress based on new knowledge and global developments. We can and should build a smarter, cleaner, and more equitable energy future. Policymakers must step up to address the regulatory void in smart meter markets and ensure fair access to energy data. This is not just about technology — it’s about empowering individuals and communities to take control of their energy destiny. The success of projects like Kitakyushu and Brooklyn shows us what is possible when innovation meets thoughtful regulation. I believe we can apply these principles to create resilient neighbourhood energy systems that not only reduce costs but also enhance sustainability. By embracing these ideas, we can ensure that the energy transition benefits everyone, not just a select few. This is the future I’ve envisioned and championed throughout my work, and I remain committed to seeing it realised. Paul Budde is an Independent Australia columnist and managing director of Paul Budde Consulting , an independent telecommunications research and consultancy organisation. You can follow Paul on Twitter @PaulBudde . This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Australia License Support independent journalism Subscribe to IA. BUSINESS CONSUMERS TECHNOLOGY SMART GRID smart meters renewable energy technology batteries large scale battery Paul Budde Hornsdale Power Reserve Kitakyushu Smart Community Brooklyn Microgrid Project Share ArticleNone

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Social Media Bans Don’t Protect Kids. Education Does.RACHAEL Ray launched her new podcast, I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead, in October, but listeners have failed to tune in weeks after the new show’s debut. Rachael , 56, dropped her first episode of her weekly podcast, I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead , on Tuesday, October 22. The U.S. Sun can exclusively reveal I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead has not ranked in the top 250 of all Apple podcasts, according to Chartable. The podcast is listed in the Arts, and Society and Culture sections. In the Arts category, the podcast ranked in the 95th spot as of November 22. Competitors who beat out I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead include Deb Perelman and J. Kenji López-Alt’s The Recipe with Kenji and Deb, which placed in the 13th spot, and Food Network star Ina Garten’s Be My Guest with Ina Garten, which placed 22nd. Read more on Rachael Ray As for the Society and Category section, Rachael’s podcast did not place. NEW VENTURE Rachael announced her first podcast on October 14. On her premiere episode, she said, “This is a podcast about drive, what fuels people who love hard work and what we can learn from one another. “I feel at my best when I am pressed. When I am being my most productive. That is why I have always said, I’ll sleep when I’m dead. Most read in Celebrity “I’m excited for everyone to join me for conversations with people I know and people I want to know better. Welcome to I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead.” Guests have included actors, chefs and fitness trainers. In addition to the podcast, she currently hosts Rachael Ray’s Meals in Minutes and Rachael Ray in Tuscany on FYI. CONCERNS FOR RACHAEL Rachael’s show clips have sparked concern among fans in recent months. In a clip for Rachael Ray in Tuscany, she appeared to be slurring her speech during the cooking show. "Omg is she ok? What happened?" one fan wrote on Instagram. Another commented, "This is concerning. Something is not right." A third expressed, "I love you but are you ok? I'm seriously concerned." Rachael has not addressed the concerns and instead filtered the comments on her videos . She continues to post cooking videos from episodes to her Instagram page. Despite the concern, Rachael returned to social media with a brand new recipe . She shared the instructions for making her shrimp and chorizo paella on Instagram . "Hope you are doing okay," one person commented under Rachael's post. PODCAST CONFESSIONS The first episode of Rachael’s podcast, I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead , aired on Tuesday, October 22. Rachael opened up about her love of being a homemaker while living with her husband, John Cusimano, in their Lake Luzerne, New York home. “I am a homemaker. I love chores, I love being in the kitchen... I really like chores,” she told her guest. “What people consider physical work... I like making dinners, planning dinners, making lists.” Rachael then went on to share her love of “physical labor,” which she admitted has been on pause. “I like to help carry in the wood," she said. "I had a couple of bad falls in the last couple of weeks so I haven’t been doing that in a while. On the November 12 episode , Rachael revealed why she wakes up at 4 o'clock in the morning. "I've gotten worse as I've gotten older, because I feel like time might be shorter, and I want my time to be more, every minute of it," she told her guest. In the November 19 episode , she opened up about how her dogs help her through her difficult days. She said, "It just brings you a ray of life. What it brings to a human, that unconditional love, it really gets you through dark days. “For me, if I have the worst day, or sick as a dog, the things that make me feel best, go home, climb into bed with a blanket with my dog!” POWER OF ATTORNEY The U.S. Sun even reported Rachael filed for her husband to be her power of attorney decades before worry began for the chef. The document reads, “The powers you grant below continue to be effective should you become disabled or incompetent. “Caution: This is an important document. It gives the person whom you designate (your agent) broad powers to handle your property during your lifetime, which may include powers to mortgage, sell, or otherwise dispose of any real or personal property without advance notice to you or approval by you. “These powers will continue to exist even after you become disabled or incompetent.” The document continued, “This document does not authorize anyone to make medical or other health care decisions. You may execute a health care proxy to do this.” Rachael only gave John authority for “real estate transactions.” Rachael and John signed off on the document on July 19, 2005, just weeks before their September 24, 2005 wedding. ATTORNEY SPEAKS OUT Beverly Hills attorney Adam Michael Sacks explained a power of attorney could be granted for certain reasons, including if the requesting party has health issues. "It is something that would be done if you are sick,” Mr. Sacks told The U.S. Sun. “The power of attorney can make certain decisions. There are certain things you have to sign if you own a house that needs to be sold and you’re, for example, in a coma. With power of attorney, it lets that person sign for you. “Attorney means someone who acts for you. If I am your attorney, I can go to court and act for you. He would make the decision if she’s unable to.” He continued, “It’s not common. One of the reasons is when you know you have a problem, like you’re sick or getting older. "It has to be someone you completely trust, like a spouse. You would have them make decisions as though it were you." Outside of health reasons, Mr. Sacks said power of attorney could be for financial help. He explained her potential reasoning, "I’m a chef, I can't deal with money, I trust my husband or lawyer, he can take care of it.” Rachael Ray has been on TV since 2001, cooking up recipes and working with other celebrity chefs. Here are the TV programs that she has hosted 30 Minutes Meals - 2001 to 2012, Food Network Rachael Ray - talk show, 2006 to 2023, ABC Network Rachael's Vacation - 2008, Food Network, five-part mini-series Rachael Ray's Week in a Day - reality TV cooking show, 2010, Food Network Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off - co-hosted with Guy Fieri, 2012, Food Network Rachael Ray in Tuscany - 2024 to present, USA Network RACHAEL'S CAREER Rachael appeared on ABC’s Rachael Ray Show from 2006 to 2023. 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Thanks to the combined efforts of different government departments, more than 1,000 community-based eldercare stations were established, and Ma's mother-in-law found a facility just a short walk from her home. Launched to provide fast solutions to everyday problems, the 12345 hotline has become an indispensable part of Beijing's urban fabric. From healthcare to housing and even transportation, residents can turn to this government service for everything from emergency requests to general inquiries. In the six years since its launch, the 12345 hotline has handled an astounding 150 million requests. Resolution rates have skyrocketed from 53 percent to 97 percent, while satisfaction levels have soared from 65 percent to 97.3 percent. Big data drives long-term changes The government isn't just listening. It also uses the big data to drive long-term changes. "By analyzing vast amounts of data from citizen requests, the platform generates valuable insights that help inform decision-making at the highest levels. It's an essential tool for science-based governance," Meng Tianguang, a professor from Tsinghua University's School of Social Sciences, told CMG. Taking the case of the Huilongguan and Tiantongyuan areas, two adjacent mega-communities in the northern part of Beijing as an example, the government used 12345 feedback to uncover severe traffic congestion and public facility shortages as the population there swelled far beyond the area's planned capacity. In response, more than 60 public infrastructure projects were launched in 2018, which improved everything from transportation to healthcare and recreation for residents. But Beijing's efforts to improve city governance don't end there. 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Former Gov. M. Jodi Rell died Wednesday in a Florida hospital after a brief illness. She was 78. As Connecticut’s 87th governor, Rell was only the second woman to serve as governor and she had the distinction of being one of the most popular governors ever to serve. She signed legislation making Connecticut one of the first in the United States to recognize same-sex unions. She also signed into law the landmark citizen’s election program that’s been credited with removing much of the special interests’ influence from state politics. She had served as Lt. Governor for 10 years under Gov. John G. Rowland and then stepped into the role of the state’s chief executive following Rowland’s departure under a cloud of criminal investigations. Before that, she had served for 10 years as the state representative for Brookfield and Bethel. Rell was also familiar with practicality, as was evidenced in 2009 when she pushed the term into the public conversation in Connecticut during the height of the Great Recession. News of her passing triggered an outpouring of grief, shared memories, and respect from across the political spectrum Wednesday for, among other things, her civility. Gov. Ned Lamont ordered flags to half-mast effective immediately and said they should remain lowered until sunset on the date of interment, which has yet to be determined. “Governor Rell represented the very best of Connecticut values, expanding healthcare and childcare, and making Connecticut one of the first states in the country to recognize same-sex unions,” Lamont said in a statement. “She became governor almost reluctantly and at a time of great turmoil, and she used her newly acquired authority to bring stability to state government in a way that was very much needed at the time, focusing on strengthening state ethics laws and rebuilding the trust of the residents of our state. Her style of leadership was not fabricated or manipulated in any way. The Jodi Rell that the people of Connecticut saw in public was the Jodi Rell that she was in real life – calm, rational, caring, approachable, and devoted to her family and to her state.” Lamont said that Rell had become a good friend to him through his years as governor. “We had a great bipartisan conversation at the Rell Center last year and had a lot of fun at the annual holiday parties at the Residence,” he said. “I will miss her at the door greeting Christmas well-wishers next month. We will all miss Governor Rell, who left the state a better place. Annie and I extend our condolences to the entire Rell family.” Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz said Rell was a treasured public servant. “Connecticut has lost a trailblazing political leader and treasured public servant who served our state with dedication and distinction for nearly three decades,” Bysiewicz said. “She stepped up as Connecticut’s second female governor in 2004, during a tumultuous time, and restored public trust in and brought stability back to state government. A major part of that legacy was her support for the state’s landmark public financing program, an initiative that removed the power of special interests in our political system.” Bysiewicz said she’d known Rell since being elected to the legislature in 1992. “She was hardworking, smart, and well-liked by her colleagues on both sides of the aisle. She brought integrity, compassion, and civility to public service, and she was truly a role model for many women in government,” Bysiewicz wrote. “She was a strong advocate for our veterans, military men and women, and members of our National Guard. Our state mourns her passing, and Governor Lamont and I send our condolences to her children, Michael and Meredith, and to her grandchildren.” House Minority Leader Vincent Candelora, R-North Branford, said the state had lost “a dear friend” on Wednesday. “We have all lost a dear friend and wonderful human being in the sad passing of former Gov. Jodi Rell. Most people I have spoken with were truly shocked by the news. But we can be heartened by the warm memories we shared of Jodi Rell, who served her beloved state and hometown of Brookfield with dignity, class, and honor. Her sunny demeanor and outlook will be missed but never forgotten,” Candelora wrote. He said that as a freshman state representative elected in 1984, Rell rose through the ranks of her caucus and was recognized quickly for her ability and dedicated work to make Connecticut a better place to live for all. “Jodi Rell ascended to the highest office in the state but never lost sight of where she came from, never forgot the people she met along the way or what it meant to represent the millions of her constituents, all of Connecticut,” Candelora wrote. “When she was introduced as the Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor to the party convention in 1994 the apt song ‘Pretty Woman’ played at the Bushnell auditorium. She was that in the eyes of everyone. Our prayers and thoughts are with her family, her son Michael, daughter Meredith and their children. And now she is reunited with her beloved Lou, who preceded her from this life.” Senate Minority Leader Stephen Harding grew up in Brookfield and knew the Rell family well, adding that he got into politics by getting elected to the same seat Rell held in the House. He said it was a sad day for Brookfield and also for the state. “She put public service and people above politics. She was principled in her Republican beliefs, but did everything she could to not make decisions based on politics. That’s the reason why she was so beloved as a governor and why she had such skyrocketing popularity. That’s the reason she won the 2006 gubernatorial election by such a large margin,” Harding wrote. “I have greatly admired her for many years and always will. One of the greatest joys in my career was that once in a while, Gov. Rell would send me a handwritten note. The notes were always thoughtful, positive and upbeat. I treasured those notes, and I still have them today. That was how Gov. Rell lived and how she treated others. With compassion. With kindness. Those handwritten notes are even more meaningful to me today.” Republican State Chairman Ben Proto said he worked with Rell as a young attorney serving as counsel to the House Republican Caucus in Hartford where he worked directly with then-Representative Rell on the bill screening committee and learned a great deal from her. “Jodi Rell was exactly what the state of Connecticut and, more importantly, the people of Connecticut needed in 2004 when she assumed the office of Governor,” Proto said. “She brought a level of calm and focus, not only to the State Capitol, but to the state. She reminded people of the good things government could do, and she was tireless in her efforts to make Connecticut stronger and better.” He added: “Governor Rell may have ascended to the office of Governor during a tumultuous time, but her calm demeanor, her knowledge of state government, her political acumen, and her southern charm, won over many critics and helped put Connecticut back on track. Governor M. Jodi Rell was the exact right person to lead our state at that time.” Former Senate Republican Leader Len Fasano said she was a bright light and a trusted leader. “I am saddened to hear the news of Governor Jodi Rell’s passing. Governor Rell became Governor in a time when Connecticut needed a bright light and a trusted leader. She will forever be known for uniting Connecticut and bringing comfort to the residents of the State of Connecticut. Her tireless work and strong leadership moved Connecticut in the right direction. Her influence in politics continues to permeate the building and the State of Connecticut. My heart is with her and her family.” Congressman John Larson knew Rell for many years, having served with her in the state House. “Governor Rell led our state with grace and dignity and was widely respected by lawmakers on both sides of the aisle and the entire State of Connecticut,” Larson sadi. “She was the personification of class and leadership. She rose above party politics to bring our state together and restore the people’s faith in government during troubling times. It was an honor to serve alongside her in the Connecticut General Assembly, and work with her as a Member of Congress when she served as Governor. Our state was well-served by her principled leadership. My heart goes out to her children Michael and Meredith, her grandchildren, and the entire Rell family.” Former Gov. Dannel P. Malloy praised Rell’s legacy. “I was sad to hear this news. Gov. Rell took over at a dark time in Connecticut, in the wake of former Gov. Rowland resigning as he was facing impeachment,” Malloy said through his former spokesman, Roy Occhiogrosso. “She steadied the ship, and returned a sense of decency and honesty to state government at a time when both were sorely needed. Gov. Rell loved Connecticut, and was a dedicated, honest, and kind public servant. Cathy and I send our deepest condolences to the Rell family.”Los Angeles Chargers (7-4) at Atlanta (6-5) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Chargers by 1 1/2 Series record: Falcons lead 8-4. Against the spread: Chargers 7-3-1, Falcons 5-6. Last meeting: Chargers beat Falcons 20-17 on Nov. 6, 2022, in Atlanta. Last week: Ravens beat Chargers, 30-23; Falcons had bye week following 38-6 loss at Denver on Nov. 17. Chargers offense: overall (21), rush (13), pass (20), scoring (18). Chargers defense: overall (13), rush (10), pass (10), scoring (13). Falcons offense: overall (8), rush (14), pass (5), scoring (16). Falcons defense: overall (25), rush (19), pass (26), scoring (26). Turnover differential: Chargers plus-8, Falcons minus-3. Chargers player to watch RB Gus Edwards will move up as the lead back for Los Angeles after J.K Dobbins (knee) was placed on injured reserve on Saturday. Edwards was activated from IR earlier this month following an ankle injury and had nine carries for 11 yards with a touchdown in Monday night's 30-23 loss to Baltimore. Falcons player to watch WR Drake London has 61 catches, leaving him four away from becoming the first player in team history to have at least 65 receptions in each of his first three seasons. London has 710 receiving yards, leaving him 140 away from becoming the first player in team history with at least 850 in each of his first three seasons. Key matchup Falcons RB Bijan Robinson vs. Chargers' run defense. Robinson was shut down by Denver, gaining only 35 yards on 12 carries, and the Atlanta offense couldn't recover. The Chargers rank 10th in the league against the run, so it will be a challenge for the Falcons to find a way to establish a ground game with Robinson and Tyler Allgeier. A solid running attack would create an opportunity for offensive coordinator Zac Robinson to establish the play-action passes for quarterback Kirk Cousins. Key injuries Besides Dobbins, the Chargers also placed S Alohi Gilman (hamstring) on injured reserve. CB Cam Hart (ankle) and LB Denzel Perryman (groin) also have been ruled out. ... The Falcons needed the bye to give a long list of injured players an opportunity to heal. WR WR KhaDarel Hodge (neck) did not practice on Wednesday. WR Darnell Mooney (Achilles), CB Kevin King (concussion), DL Zach Harrison (knee, Achilles) and WR Casey Washington (concussion) were hurt in the 38-6 loss at Denver on Nov. 17 and were limited on Wednesday. CB Mike Hughes (neck), nickel back Dee Alford (hamstring), ILB Troy Andersen (knee), TE Charlie Woerner (concussion) and ILB JD Bertrand (concussion) also were limited on Wednesday after not playing against Denver. C Drew Dalman (ankle) could return. Series notes The Chargers have won the past three games in the series following six consecutive wins by the Falcons from 1991-2012. Los Angeles took a 33-30 overtime win in Atlanta in 2016 before the Chargers added 20-17 wins at home in 2020 and in Atlanta in 2022. The Falcons won the first meeting between the teams, 41-0 in San Diego in 1973. Stats and stuff Each team has built its record on success against the soft NFC South. Atlanta is 4-1 against division rivals. Los Angeles is 2-0 against the NFC South this season. The Chargers have a four-game winning streak against the division. ... Atlanta is 0-2 against AFC West teams, following a 22-17 loss to Kansas City and the lopsided loss at Denver. The Falcons will complete their tour of the AFC West with a game at the Las Vegas Raiders on Dec. 16. ... The Falcons are the league's only first-place team with a negative points differential. Atlanta has been outscored 274-244. Fantasy tip The loss of Dobbins, who has rushed for eight touchdowns, could put more pressure on QB Justin Hebert and the passing game. Herbert's favorite option has been WR Ladd McConkey, who has four TD receptions among his 49 catches for 698 yards. McConkey, the former University of Georgia standout who was drafted in the second round, could enjoy a productive return to the state against a Falcons defense that ranks only 26th against the pass. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl The Associated Press

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Kosovo arrested several suspects Saturday after an explosion at a key canal feeding two of its main power plants, while neighbouring Serbia rejected accusations of staging the blast. The explosion Friday near the town of Zubin Potok, which sits in an ethnic Serb-dominated area in Kosovo's troubled north, damaged a canal that supplies water to hundreds of thousands of people and cooling systems at two coal-fired power plants that generate most of Kosovo's electricity. As security forces swarmed the area around the canal, whose concrete walls were left with a gaping hole gushing water, Prime Minister Albin Kurti visited the site and announced authorities had arrested several people. Law enforcement "carried out searches" and "collected testimony and evidence, and the criminals and terrorists will have to face justice and the law," he said. The arrests follow a security meeting late Friday, when Kurti pointed the finger at Serbia. "The attack was carried out by professionals. We believe it comes from gangs directed by Serbia," he told a press conference, without providing evidence. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic hit back Saturday, denying the "irresponsible" and "baseless accusations". "Such unfounded claims are aimed to tarnish Serbia's reputation, as well as to undermine efforts to promote peace and stability in the region," he said in a statement to AFP. Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Djuric had earlier suggested on X that the Kosovar "regime" could itself be behind the blast, calling for an international investigation. The main political party representing Serbs in Kosovo, Serb List, also condemned the attack "in the strongest possible terms". AFP journalists at the scene saw water leaking heavily from one side of the reinforced canal, which runs from the Serb-majority north of Kosovo to the capital, Pristina. However, electricity supplies to consumers were running smoothly on Saturday morning, with authorities having found an alternative method to cool the plants, said Kosovo's Economy Minister Artane Rizvanolli. Repair work was ongoing, authorities said, while Kurti confirmed workers had managed to restore water flows to 25 percent capacity. The United States strongly condemned the "attack on critical infrastructure in Kosovo", the US embassy in Pristina said in a statement on Facebook. "We are monitoring the situation closely... and have offered our full support to the government of Kosovo to ensure that those responsible for this criminal attack are identified and held accountable." Turkey's foreign ministry also condemned the attack, adding: "We call on all parties to exercise restraint to avoid escalation in the region." The NATO-led KFOR peacekeeping mission for Kosovo joined the calls for restraint. "It is important that facts are established and that those responsible are held accountable and brought to justice," it said in a statement. The force is providing security in the surrounding area and has offered logistical, explosives removal and engineering support to the Kosovo authorities, it added. The European Union's ambassador to Kosovo, Aivo Orav, joined the international condemnation, saying on X: "The incident needs to be investigated and those responsible brought to justice." Animosity between ethnic Albanian-majority Kosovo and Serbia has persisted since the end of the war between Serbian forces and ethnic Albanian insurgents in the late 1990s. Kosovo declared independence in 2008, a move that Serbia has refused to acknowledge. Kurti's government has for months sought to dismantle a parallel system of social services and political offices backed by Belgrade to serve Kosovo's Serbs. Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama on Saturday denounced "the act of sabotage on the critical water supply infrastructure in the Iber-Lepenc Canal" in comments on X, calling it "a serious crime that endangers the lives of Kosovo's citizens and undermines the process of normalizing relations in our region." Friday's attack came after a series of violent incidents in northern Kosovo, including the hurling of hand grenades at a municipal building and a police station earlier this week. ih/ach/giv/jhb/sbk

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Malique Ewin finished with team highs of 17 points and seven rebounds to lead the Florida State Seminoles to a 92-59 victory over the Massachusetts Minutemen in each team's final game of the Naismith Hall of Fame Tip-Off on Sunday afternoon in Uncasville, Conn. The Seminoles (6-1) won their third consecutive game and went 2-0 in the event as they pulled away in the second half, leading by as many as 36 points. It's Florida State's best start since the 2019-20 season when it went 7-1. UMass (1-5) dropped its fifth in a row following a season-opening win over New Hampshire despite a strong game on Sunday from Jaylen Curry, who scored 17 points. Curry, with six free throws, helped propel the Minutemen on a 10-0 run over a four-plus minute span in the first half to take a 24-23 lead with 4:22 left. FSU closed the half on a 13-3 run to lead 37-27 at halftime. A 15-4 surge to open the second half helped the Seminoles break the game open. Florida State's defense frustrated UMass shooters throughout the contest, especially on the perimeter, limiting the Minutemen to 3-for-24 shooting (12.5 percent) from 3-point range and 18-for-58 (31 percent) overall. The Seminoles finished with 22 points off 17 UMass turnovers. On the flipside, Florida State had one of its best shooting games of the season. The Seminoles moved the ball well throughout the game and finished with 25 assists while only turning the ball over 10 times. The Seminoles shot 33 for 58 (57 percent) from the field and made 9 of 18 three-pointers to put together a season-high scoring output. Once again, Florida State shined thanks to its depth as 10 players scored and four scored in double figures. The Seminoles were able to have 16 players participate in the game as well. Jamir Watkins finished with 14 points while Jerry Deng and Justin Thomas each had 10 points. For UMass, Daniel Rivera finished with 12 points and six rebounds while Nate Guerengomba had 10 points. Daniel Hankins-Sanford collected a game-high 13 rebounds. --Field Level MediaWith China’s and India’s trade on the table, the Port of Vancouver is under pressure to deliver for CanadaThe AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here . LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — Michael Gray Jr. had 19 points and Byron Ireland made two free throws with 6 seconds left to rally Nicholls to a 76-75 victory over Louisiana on Saturday night. Gray shot 6 for 11, including 5 for 10 from beyond the arc for the Colonels (4-4). Jamal West added 15 points and nine rebounds. Jaylen Searles hit three 3-pointers and scored 15. Ireland also finished with 15 points. The Ragin’ Cajuns (1-7) were led by Kyran Ratliff’s 25 points, 13 rebounds and two steals. Mostapha El Moutaouakkil added 19 points and six rebounds. Christian Wright had 12 points. The loss is the sixth in a row for the Ragin’ Cajuns. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .

(Bloomberg) — The global boom in AI has turned an obscure 139-year-old Japanese company into a stock-market star. Fujikura Ltd., which makes wire cabling for data centers, is the best performer on the Nikkei 225 Stock Average index, with its shares surging more than 400% this year. It will join the MSCI global standard indexes on Nov. 25 as the sole addition from Japan while eight other companies from the country will be removed. The firm is a classic ‘picks and shovels’ investment as tech companies and utilities pour money into building out the necessary infrastructure to support AI. Construction of the data centers, electricity supplies and communications networks needed for AI will require at least $1 trillion of spending, according to an analysis by Bloomberg News. The rapid growth of the industry has surprised Fujikura itself. “The demand for data centers has skyrocketed since around 2022,” said Kazuhito Iijima, Fujikura’s chief financial officer, in an interview. “We didn’t quite understand it that well at that time, but it became clear this year that it was all about AI.” Fujikura, which counts Apple Inc. among its biggest customers, specializes in fiber optic cables. Its products have some of the smallest diameters in the industry, which allows them to be used in narrow spaces without the need for additional tunneling, according to Iijima. The company boosted its operating income guidance earlier this month by 17% to ¥104 billion ($674 million) for the current fiscal year. It gets over 70% of its revenue overseas, with about 38% coming from the US. Global data center capacity is expected to rise at an average rate of 33% annually through 2030, according to McKinsey & Company. “The area is still in the early stages of development,” said Kazuhiro Sasaki, head of research at Phillip Securities Japan. “The amount of data will increase as the scale of the system becomes larger and more data is added, so this field itself should continue to grow.” The company traces its roots to 1885, when founder Zenpachi Fujikura started making wires insulated with silk and cotton. Over the centuries, it grew with the country’s industrialization, supplying cables for the burgeoning automotive industry, utilities and Japan’s bullet trains. The current boom stands in stark contrast to 2020, when the company posted its first loss in more than a decade. The Covid pandemic and trade tensions between the US and China ate into Fujikura’s sales. With Donald Trump returning to the White House next year, the company is determined to avoid the threat of tariffs in its largest market. It has taken measure to comply with the Build America, Buy America Act, which requires that manufactured products and construction materials used in infrastructure projects are produced in the US. “We have just completed setting up a production base, which is BABA-compliant, for ultra high-density optical fiber cables in the United States,” said Iijima. This will protect its business “even if new issues arise that are disadvantageous to imported materials,” he said. The massive run-up in the shares has made the stock expensive. Fujikura is trading at a price-to-earnings ratio of about 29 while those of its peers such as Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd. and Furukawa Electric Co. are trading at 11.8 and 20 respectively. Analysts are bullish on the company with 10 buys, 3 holds and no sells. Still, some think its rivals will offer better returns. “There should be more upside for Furukawa and Sumitomo Electric given the huge out-performance for Fujikura,” said Andrew Jackson, head of Japan equity strategy at Ortus Advisors Ptd Ltd. After being surprised by the AI boom, the company says it has already identified the next big opportunity — nuclear fusion. The prospect of theoretically limitless clean-energy has won the backing of multiple billionaires, including Sam Altman, Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates. While the technology has not been proven to work for large scale production of electricity, if and when it does, there will be a need for cables and wires. “We hope that this will become a pillar of the industry from 2030 onwards,” Iijima said.AMGEN TO PRESENT AT CITI'S 2024 GLOBAL HEALTHCARE CONFERENCE

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Poeltl, Olynyk, Mitchell return to Raptors’ lineupKASHIMA (AP) – The signs at Nippon Steel read: “The world through steel”, underlining why Japan’s top steelmaker is pursuing its USD15 billion bid to acquire United States (US) Steel. “We can’t expect demand in Japan to grow as the population is declining. We need to invest in production that leads to growth,” a company official Masato Suzuki said on Friday while giving reporters a look at a Nippon Steel plant in Ibaraki prefecture, north of Tokyo. Nippon Steel Corp has its eyes on India, Southeast Asia and the US, Suzuki said. About 70 per cent of the plant’s output is exported. The Tokyo-based company remains optimistic, although the deal is opposed by President elect Donald Trump, President Joe Biden and American steelworkers. During the tour, slabs of steel, glowing hot-orange at more than 1,000 degrees Celsius, rolled through the cavernous plant to become giant spools of super-thin steel. Nippon Steel officials didn’t disclose details of the fine technology they said the planned acquisition would offer US Steel. A hot rolling mill at Nippon Steel’s Kashima Plant in Kashima, Japan. PHOTO: AP The United States Steel Mon Valley Works Clairton Plant in Clairton, Pennsylvania. PHOTO: AP Under the proposed deal, first announced in 2023, US Steel would keep its name and its headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, becoming a subsidiary of Nippon Steel. Nippon Steel already has manufacturing operations in the US and Mexico, China and Southeast Asia. It supplies the world’s top automakers, including Toyota Motor Corp, and makes steel for railways, pipes, appliances and skyscrapers. The American steel industry has waned as Chinese steelmakers have grown to dominate the market. Japan wants to leverage the decades-old US-Japan security and political alliance to seal the acquisition, but the outlook is uncertain. In September, an arbitration board jointly chosen by US Steel and United Steelworkers decided the proposed acquisition could proceed. But United Steelworkers union, which has 1.2 million members, have objected, citing worries about job losses and contract terms. The union has questioned Nippon Steel’s plans to transfer production locations and concerns about national security and domestic supply chains. When asked for comment, it referred to a recent letter to its members. “As a union, our primary concern is the future of our jobs and the communities we live and work in – not just this year, but also for the foreseeable future. We’ve seen job losses in the past, and we must do everything we can to avoid it in the future,” said the letter, co-signed by Mike Millsap, chairman of the negotiating committee, and its international president, David McCall. “While Japan is a political ally, it is also an economic competitor, one that has proven time and again that it is willing to promote its steel industry at our expense,” the union said. Nippon Steel is promising to “preserve the legacy” of US Steel and protect jobs, pensions and benefits, pledging that there will be no layoffs or plant closures. The deal is expected to produce an economic boost for the region equivalent to nearly USD1 billion in the first two years, create up to 5,000 construction jobs and generate almost USD40 million in state and local taxes, according to Nippon Steel. Professor of international relations and political science at Boston University William W Grimes said Nippon Steel’s commitment to keeping the US Steel factories running would help preserve US-based production of specialty steels. Nippon Steel also has also promised investments to make the factories more competitive. There is no militarily sensitive technology Nippon Steel would be able to take from the US, and the US relies on steel produced in allied countries, including Japan, Grimes said. “If Japanese companies do draw a lesson, it should be to engage unions and local politicians early in the process,” he said.

In case you missed the first culture war of Australia Day 2025 on Monday, Australia’s second-largest hospitality group , before backtracking after receiving a considerable response from Coalition politicians and punters. Liberal senator Jane Hume called the move “absolute nonsense”, while Nationals senator Matt Canavan called on the pub group to “drop the moral grandstanding”. Australian Venues Co, which operates 200 pubs and restaurants around the country, mostly in Queensland and Victoria, told staff at the weekend there would be no festivities to mark the national holiday in 2025. In a statement on Monday, a spokesman said issues had been raised by staff and patrons because of the “sadness” the day caused for some members of their community. But after the considerable media attention on the decision, Australian Venues Co walked back its decision, remarking that its original comments caused “concern and confusion”. “We sincerely regret that. Our purpose is to reinforce community in our venues, not divide it,” a spokesperson said. “It is not for us to tell anyone whether or how to celebrate Australia Day. We acknowledge that and we apologise for our comments. It certainly wasn’t our intention to offend anyone. “Whether you choose to celebrate Australia Day or not, everyone is welcome in our pubs, always.” The sale of Boost Mobile will deliver a significant payday to its co-founder, former prime minister Paul Keating. reports that Keating will pocket at least $40 million in the sale of the budget mobile business to Telstra, in a deal to acquire the carrier for just under $140 million cash. Keating holds a 29 per cent stake in Boost Mobile, which he co-founded in 2000 with businessman Peter Adderton, who holds 32 per cent. In the acquisition, expected to be completed this month, Boost Mobile employees would be integrated into Telstra and there would be no changes for Boost’s thousands of prepaid customers. Boost’s prepaid plans are cheaper than Telstra’s but don’t offer access to the full Telstra network. The companies have been partnered for 13 years, with Telstra responsible for most of the operational parts of Boost’s business, including network access and customer service, while Boost has been responsible for its branding and marketing. Several streets around the RNA Showgrounds will be closed for five days from Thursday for the Good Things music festival. The council has advised that sections of Gregory Terrace, King Street and Alexandria Street will remain closed from December 5 to 10, and has advised motorists to seek alternative routes. The parking lane on Costin Street, between Gregory Terrace and Carriage Street, will also be closed. The annual Good Things festival started in 2018 and this year’s line-up features Korn, Violent Femmes and Sum 41. Already reeling from their November defeats, Democrats are now grappling with President Joe Biden’s pardoning of his son Hunter for federal crimes after the party spent years slamming Donald Trump as a threat to democracy who disregarded the law. “He believes in the justice system, but he also believes that politics infected the process and led to a miscarriage of justice,” said White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, who along with Biden and other White House officials insisted for months that Hunter Biden would not get a pardon. That explanation did not satisfy some Democrats, angry that Biden’s reversal could make it harder to take on Trump, who has argued that multiple indictments and one conviction against him were a matter of Biden and Democrats turning the justice system against him. “This is a bad precedent that could be abused by later presidents and will sadly tarnish his reputation,” Colorado Governor Jared Polis wrote of Biden on the social media platform X. Arizona congressman Greg Stanton said on X: “This wasn’t a politically motivated prosecution. Hunter committed felonies and was convicted by a jury of his peers.” Certainly, the president has plenty of Democratic defenders who note Trump’s use of presidential powers to pardon a slew of his convicted aides, associates and friends, several for activities tied to Trump’s campaign and administration. “Trump pardoned Roger Stone, Steve Bannon, Michael Flynn and Paul Manafort, as well as his son-in-law’s father, Charles Kushner — who he just appointed US ambassador to France,” wrote prominent Democratic fundraiser Jon Cooper on X. “Sorry, but Biden was right to pardon his son Hunter to protect him against Kash Patel’s weaponised FBI,” Cooper concluded, referring to Trump’s apparent plan to oust FBI Director Christopher Wray in favour of a loyalist who has talked of going after political opponents and journalists. First Lady Jill Biden said on Monday from the White House: “Of course I support the pardon of my son.” A man has been jailed for five years over his knife-wielding attack on two police officers who made a split-second decision not to open fire. Paul Gali, 32, pleaded guilty in the Brisbane District Court to one count of unlawful wounding with intent to resist lawful detention, and one count of obstructing a police officer with an offensive instrument. Crown prosecutor Melissa Wilson said police had been called to Gali’s home at Rothwell, north of Brisbane, the morning of May 1, 2023, in response to him threatening family members with a knife. Judge Carl Heaton was shown bodycam footage that showed Gali, dressed in a yellow high-visibility shirt, climb over a police vehicle’s bonnet and roof before charging at the officer with a knife raised. “The officer repeatedly told [Gali] to drop the knife. He was in the process of holstering his firearm and drawing his Taser when [Gali] jumped down and ran at him,” Wilson said. Wilson said the officer was retreating and attempting to strike Gali with the Taser when he was stabbed in a shoulder area that was not covered by his protective vest. In the footage, blood could be seen dripping onto the road as the officer called for back-up and told his partner, who had his firearm drawn, not to shoot Gali. Gali told officers to shoot him throughout his attack and performed an act of self-harm during the standoff. He surrendered shortly after when reinforcement officers arrived and also pointed their firearms at him. Wilson said the wounded officer spent two days in hospital but had suffered ongoing psychological effects that had taken away the happiness and sense of purpose he took in police work. Gali was sentenced to five years’ imprisonment and ordered immediately eligible to apply for parole, having spent 19 months in custody. We’re in for another cloudy summer’s day in Brisbane, with a top of 30 degrees. And the days to come are looking similar, with barely a chance of showers and top temperatures similar for the rest of week. Here’s the outlook: Stories making the rounds beyond Brisbane this morning include: The Reserve Bank is being accused by some of the nation’s of putting the employment of hundreds of thousands of Australians at risk by keeping interest rates too high in order to reduce inflation. Longtime has been diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. Sex offenders will be kicked out of the Australian Defence Force and potential leaders tested for emotional intelligence under a to combat the crisis of military personnel taking their own lives at alarming rates. Laurie Daley is back for a second stint in charge of the Blues, . “In finalising his cabinet,” , “Donald Trump has come to resemble an American Caligula, the Roman emperor rumoured to have considered appointing his beloved stallion as consul. So unorthodox have been the president-elect’s appointments that I half expected him to nominate his golf cart as the new transportation secretary.” Good morning, thanks for joining us for live news blog. It’s Tuesday, December 3, and we’re expecting a partly cloudy day and a top temperature of 30 degrees. In this morning’s local headlines: One of Brisbane’s top music venues is warning its future residents could inundate them with noise complaints. We rely on essential workers to keep Brisbane running. But can they afford to live here? As the city’s housing squeeze continues, A parliamentary inquiry into the LNP government’s proposed changes to youth justice laws has drawn with concerns the legislation violates human rights and disregards evidence-based approaches.BEIRUT — Insurgents’ stunning march across Syria accelerated Saturday with news that they had reached the suburbs of the capital and that government forces had withdrawn from the central city of Homs. The government was forced to deny rumors that President Bashar Assad had fled the country. The loss of Homs is a potentially crippling blow for Assad. It stands at an important intersection between Damascus and Syria’s coastal provinces of Latakia and Tartus — the Syrian leader’s base of support and home to a Russian strategic naval base. The pro-government Sham FM reported that government forces took positions outside Syria’s third-largest city, without elaborating. Rami Abdurrahman who heads the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, said Syrian troops and members of different security agencies have withdrawn from the city, adding that rebels have entered parts of it. The capture of Homs is a major victory for insurgents, who have already seized the cities of Aleppo and Hama, as well as large parts of the south, in a lightning offensive that began Nov. 27. Analysts said Homs falling into rebel hands would be a game-changer. The rebels’ moves around Damascus, reported by the monitor and a rebel commander, came after the Syrian army withdrew from much of southern part of the country, leaving more areas, including several provincial capitals, under the control of opposition fighters. The advances in the past week were among the largest in recent years by opposition factions, led by a group that has its origins in al-Qaida and is considered a terrorist organization by the U.S. and the United Nations. In their push to overthrow Assad’s government, the insurgents, led by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group, or HTS, have met little resistance from the Syrian army. For the first time in the country’s long-running civil war, the government now has control of only three of 14 provincial capitals: Damascus, Latakia and Tartus. The U.N.’s special envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, on Saturday called for urgent talks in Geneva to ensure an “orderly political transition.” Speaking to reporters at the annual Doha Forum in Qatar, he said the situation in Syria was changing by the minute. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, whose country is Assad’s chief international backer, said he feels “sorry for the Syrian people.” In Damascus, people rushed to stock up on supplies. Thousands went to Syria’s border with Lebanon, trying to leave the country. Many shops in the capital were shuttered, a resident told The Associated Press, and those still open ran out of staples such as sugar. Some were selling items at three times the normal price. “The situation is very strange. We are not used to that,” the resident said, insisting on anonymity, fearing retributions. “People are worried whether there will be a battle (in Damascus) or not.” It was the first time that opposition forces reached the outskirts of Damascus since 2018, when Syrian troops recaptured the area following a yearslong siege. The U.N. said it was moving noncritical staff outside the country as a precaution. Assad’s status Syria’s state media denied social media rumors that Assad left the country, saying he is performing his duties in Damascus. He has had little, if any, help from his allies. Russia, is busy with its war in Ukraine. Lebanon’s Hezbollah, which at one point sent thousands of fighters to shore up Assad’s forces, has been weakened by a yearlong conflict with Israel. Iran has seen its proxies across the region degraded by regular Israeli airstrikes. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday posted on social media that that the United States should avoid engaging militarily in Syria. Pedersen said a date for talks in Geneva on the implementation a U.N. resolution, adopted in 2015, and calling for a Syrian-led political process, would be announced later. The resolution calls for the establishment of a transitional governing body, followed by the drafting of a new constitution and ending with U.N.-supervised elections. Later Saturday, foreign ministers and senior diplomats from eight key countries, including Saudi Arabia, Russia, Egypt, Turkey and Iran, along with Pederson, gathered on the sidelines of the Doha Summit to discuss the situation in Syria. No details were immediately available. The insurgents’ march Rami Abdurrahman, who heads the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, an opposition war monitor, said insurgents were in the Damascus suburbs of Maadamiyah, Jaramana and Daraya. Opposition fighters were marching toward the Damascus suburb of Harasta, he added. A commander with the insurgents, Hassan Abdul-Ghani, posted on the Telegram messaging app that opposition forces had begun the “final stage” of their offensive by encircling Damascus. HTS controls much of northwest Syria and in 2017 set up a “salvation government” to run day-to-day affairs in the region. In recent years, HTS leader Abu Mohammed al-Golani has sought to remake the group’s image, cutting ties with al-Qaida, ditching hard-line officials and vowing to embrace pluralism and religious tolerance. The shock offensive began Nov. 27, during which gunmen captured the northern city of Aleppo, Syria’s largest, and the central city of Hama, the country’s fourth largest city. Opposition activists said Saturday that a day earlier, insurgents entered Palmyra, which is home to invaluable archaeological sites had been in government hands since being taken from the Islamic State group in 2017. To the south, Syrian troops left much of the province of Quneitra including the main Baath City, activists said. Syrian Observatory said government troops have withdrawn from much of the two southern provinces. The Syrian army said in a statement that it carried out redeployment and repositioning in Sweida and Daraa after its checkpoints came under attack by “terrorists." The army said it was setting up a “strong and coherent defensive and security belt in the area,” apparently to defend Damascus from the south. The Syrian government has referred to opposition gunmen as terrorists since conflict broke out in March 2011. Diplomacy in Doha The foreign ministers of Iran, Russia and Turkey, meeting in Qatar, called for an end to the hostilities. Turkey is a main backer of the rebels. Qatar’s top diplomat, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, criticized Assad for failing to take advantage of the lull in fighting in recent years to address the country’s underlying problems. “Assad didn’t seize this opportunity to start engaging and restoring his relationship with his people,” he said. Sheikh Mohammed said he was surprised by how quickly the rebels have advanced and said there is a real threat to Syria’s “territorial integrity.” He said the war could “damage and destroy what is left if there is no sense of urgency” to start a political process. Karam reported from London. Associated Press writers Albert Aji in Damascus, Syria and Qassim Abdul-Zahra in Baghdad contributed to this report. Updated at 3:12 p.m.

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1xbet casino live Nokia Corporation: Repurchase of own shares on 12.12.2024MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) — Amarion Dickerson had 27 points and 15 rebounds to help Robert Morris hold off Northern Kentucky 97-93 in triple overtime on Sunday. Dickerson blocked five shots and had three steals for the Colonials (9-5, 1-2 Horizon League). Sophomore Alvaro Folgueiras scored 21 points and added a career-high 19 rebounds and six assists. DJ Smith had 13 points. The Norse (7-7, 2-1) were led by LJ Wells, who finished with 19 points, 13 rebounds and two steals. Northern Kentucky also got 17 points and six rebounds from Trey Robinson. Randall Pettus II had 17 points. The Norse saw a five-game win streak come to an end. Dickerson's dunk gave Robert Morris a 94-92 lead with 26 seconds left in the third OT. Dilen Miller made two free throws with 3 seconds left to wrap up the victory. Josh Dilling made the second of two free throws with 8 seconds left for the Norse, forcing a second OT tied at 80. Wells hit a 3-pointer with 2:05 left and neither team scored after that, forcing the third OT tied at 86. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .BNP yesterday slammed Information and Broadcasting Adviser Nahid Islam for accusing political parties of trying to fail the interim government, warning that such inappropriate statements can create a rift in national unity. "I think he (adviser) should not have made such a remark. He didn't say the right thing. It may create a rift in national unity," said BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi while speaking at a press conference at the party's Nayapaltan office. He said it is the main responsibility of the interim government to hold a free, fair, and inclusive election within a short time, which is also the wish of the people. "But if any contradictory or questionable statements come from their (government's) side, it'll harm national unity," the BNP leader observed. He said the government can benefit from the criticism made by political parties. "Criticism is an essential element for strengthening democracy. You can't deny this element." Rizvi also said country's democratic political parties have set an example of unity amid local and international conspiracies. "You (the government) must take this into consideration." He said the political parties are urging the government to arrange elections after completing the reforms within a reasonable time. "Is the election different from other elements of democracy? In fact, the election is the most important democratic practice," the BNP leader mentioned. He said the government should not ignore the political parties' demand. Earlier, on Wednesday, Information and Broadcasting Adviser Nahid Islam reportedly said political parties are prioritising the election over reforms. During a meeting at the Secretariat with a delegation from British Global Partners Governance (GPG), the adviser also mentioned that political parties are attempting to make the interim government fail. BNP yesterday slammed Information and Broadcasting Adviser Nahid Islam for accusing political parties of trying to fail the interim government, warning that such inappropriate statements can create a rift in national unity. "I think he (adviser) should not have made such a remark. He didn't say the right thing. It may create a rift in national unity," said BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi while speaking at a press conference at the party's Nayapaltan office. He said it is the main responsibility of the interim government to hold a free, fair, and inclusive election within a short time, which is also the wish of the people. "But if any contradictory or questionable statements come from their (government's) side, it'll harm national unity," the BNP leader observed. He said the government can benefit from the criticism made by political parties. "Criticism is an essential element for strengthening democracy. You can't deny this element." Rizvi also said country's democratic political parties have set an example of unity amid local and international conspiracies. "You (the government) must take this into consideration." He said the political parties are urging the government to arrange elections after completing the reforms within a reasonable time. "Is the election different from other elements of democracy? In fact, the election is the most important democratic practice," the BNP leader mentioned. He said the government should not ignore the political parties' demand. Earlier, on Wednesday, Information and Broadcasting Adviser Nahid Islam reportedly said political parties are prioritising the election over reforms. During a meeting at the Secretariat with a delegation from British Global Partners Governance (GPG), the adviser also mentioned that political parties are attempting to make the interim government fail.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jamal Mashburn Jr. scored 18 points as Temple beat Buffalo 91-71 on Sunday. Mashburn shot 6 for 10 (3 for 6 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Owls (8-5). Zion Stanford scored 15 points while going 4 of 9 and 6 of 7 from the free-throw line. Quante Berry had 15 points and shot 7 of 8 from the field and 0 for 4 from the foul line. The Bulls (5-7) were led by Tyson Dunn, who posted 11 points and four assists. Anquan Boldin Jr. added 11 points and three steals for Buffalo. Noah Batchelor also had nine points and six rebounds. Temple took the lead with 5:38 remaining in the first half and never looked back. The score was 39-29 at halftime, with Shane Dezonie racking up seven points. Temple outscored Buffalo in the second half by 10 points, with Mashburn scoring a team-high 13 points after intermission. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .

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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — In a season that began with many questions and lowered expectations , it was apt watching Bills quarterback Josh Allen join coach Sean McDermott lay on the cold, wet sideline to make snow angels in celebrating Buffalo’s earliest clinching of a division title in team history. That Allen took part was no surprise. The newly engaged 28-year-old has maintained the happy-go-lucky approach he brought with him to Buffalo as a raw-talented athlete in 2018, while gradually blossoming into one of the NFL’s elite quarterbacks. For McDermott, it was a pleasant surprise to see the usually reserved eight-year coach finally let his hair down — figuratively, because the few jokes he does make are usually about being bald. With his latest do-it-all three-TD outing — one rushing, one receiving and, the coup de grace, being credited with receiving his own pass for a score off a lateral from Amari Cooper — in a 35-10 win over San Francisco on Sunday night , Allen continued making his strongest NFL MVP case. What’s also becoming apparent is how much McDermott deserves consideration for coach of the year honors. Without the two, the Bills (10-2) wouldn’t be in this position in becoming just the eighth NFL team — and first since Indianapolis in 2009 — to clinch a division title with at least five games remaining in their schedule. It’s reflective of how the two have grown together in what, on the outside, could be perceived as an odd couple relationship between an offensive-minded, swashbuckling quarterback and a defensive-minded coach, too often knocked for being too conservative. Perhaps, it’s Allen’s boyish nature that has brought out the risk-taker in McDermott, who has carried over the aggressive approach he takes to defense by placing trust in his quarterback. It’s become apparent in everything the Bills have accomplished so far in having at least 10 wins through 12 games for just the fifth time in team history, and first since 1991, when Buffalo was led by eventual Hall of Famers in coach Marv Levy and quarterback Jim Kelly. Buffalo has won seven straight since consecutive losses to Baltimore and Houston. And the Bills have scored 30 or more points in six straight outings, matching the team record set in 2004. Allen is doing more with less on an offense that was supposed to be hampered following the offseason departures of receivers Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis and center Mitch Morse. The Bills are more balanced in leaning on their running attack, while Allen has also curtailed his turnover-prone ways. He's lost two fumbles and thrown just five interceptions after being picked off a career-worst 18 times last season. Meantime, McDermott has taken a different approach to fourth down situations. The Bills have converted 13 of 15 fourth down attempts after going 9 of 16 last season and 7 of 13 in 2022. The most fourth down attempts during McDermott’s tenure came in 2021, when Buffalo converted just 11 of 22. This is but an example of the bond the quarterback and coach have built in a shared objective of overcoming past playoff failures. Clinching a division title is but one step, with the Bills now focused on catching the Kansas City Chiefs (11-1), whom they’ve beaten already , for the AFC’s top seed. In calling it the team’s next goal, McDermott went off script from his usual game-at-a-time message by noting the importance of celebrating a division-clinching win, if only for one day. “Being 50 years old and 20-plus years in this league, I’ve learned to try and enjoy the moments,” McDermott said. “And this is a moment, right?” It certainly was. Turnover differential. Buffalo’s defense forced three fumbles, including one at its goal line, while the offense didn’t commit a giveaway. The Bills upped their league-leading turnover differential entering Monday to plus-17. Run defense. Though the conditions were snowy and slick, the Bills allowed 119 yards rushing in the first half before the 49ers were forced to start passing the ball once the score became lopsided. Buffalo particularly struggled in stopping Christian McCaffrey, who had 53 yards on seven carries before leaving the game with a potential season-ending knee injury . 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Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite is an exciting new mobile platform that’s destined to power many of next year’s flagship smartphones. The improvements Qualcomm has made in this year’s chip are highlighted by the fact that the chipmaker has dropped its traditional “Gen” designations to give the fourth-generation chip an identity all its own . While the Snapdragon 8 Elite has already started showing up in some more niche flagships like the Realme GT 7 Pro , we likely won’t really get a taste of what it can do until more mainstream players like OnePlus and Samsung bring it to their phones. The OnePlus 13 has already been announced and will probably hit North American shores early next year. There’s also little doubt that the new chip will also be at the core of Samsung’s Galaxy S25 lineup , likely powering new Galaxy AI features and bringing the S25 Ultra’s cameras to new heights . On the other side of the ring, Apple continues to flex its chipmaking muscles with the A18 Pro , which is at the heart of this year’s iPhone 16 Pro . We don’t have to wait to see what that chip is capable of, however, as Apple has already ( mostly ) put its best foot forward with Apple Intelligence and new computational photography features. While it’s hard to compare the Snapdragon 8 Elite and A18 Pro on equal footing since both are used in fundamentally different mobile platforms, their differences raise some interesting questions. Most notably, does either piece of silicon give one platform a significant advantage over the other, or is it more about what phone makers do with the capabilities that are available to them? Let’s dig in and find out. Snapdragon 8 Elite vs. Apple A18 Pro: specs Snapdragon 8 Elite vs. Apple A18 Pro: CPU Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite marks a significant jump over its predecessor when compared to Apple’s A18 Pro, as it’s the company’s first chip to move to TSMC’s 3-nanometer (3nm) fabrication process. Apple was the first to make the 3nm transition with its 2023 A17 Pro used in the iPhone 15 Pro lineup. However, it used an earlier version of TSMC’s process, dubbed N3B, which was beset by manufacturing problems that resulted in lower yields. It may also be the reason for the binned A17 Pro chips that have found their way into this year’s iPad mini 7 — there’s a good chance these are leftover chips from the N3B process that didn’t make the cut for the iPhone 15 Pro. N3B wasn’t ready for prime time, which is likely why Qualcomm skipped that early 3nm process until it evolved into this year’s N3E. That’s not to say that the N3B process made the A17 Pro inferior in any way. The problems with it were related to production, but those chips that did come off the line successfully were still powerful enough to usher in a new era of mobile gaming and prepare Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro models for the new AI capabilities that would become the foundation of Apple Intelligence. Now that N3E is ready, the Snapdragon 8 Elite and Apple’s A18 Pro have adopted that more stable process. This puts them on the same core technology baseline, but that’s where their similarities end, as Apple and Qualcomm have each taken their silicon in different directions. Unlike Apple, Qualcomm builds chips for third-party platforms, ranging from smartphones and tablets to ARM-based Windows PCs. It’s this last category that’s inspired the Snapdragon 8 Elite, which brings its new Oryon core technology that debuted in the Snapdragon X processors in last year’s AI PCs to the mobile space. However, this is a second generation of that core that boasts better performance and power efficiency than the ones found in its X chips and promise a 45% increase in performance. The two prime cores offer clock speeds of up to 4.32GHz versus 3.4GHz in last year’s chip. Six performance cores supplement that with 3.53GHz peak speeds, placing them ahead of even last year’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Cortex-X4 prime core. Apple’s A18 Pro takes a different approach, using a combination of performance and efficiency cores similar to Qualcomm’s previous silicon. A pair of high-performance cores deliver clock speeds of up to 4.04GHz, while the four efficiency cores only clock in at 2.2GHz. While you might expect those differences would make the Snapdragon 8 Elite the better performer with eight cores and faster clock speeds across the board, benchmarks surprisingly place both chips roughly on par. The A18 Pro edges out the Snapdragon 8 Elite in single-core performance, while Qualcomm’s chip offers slightly better multicore performance, but they’re very close in both areas, proving that clock speeds and the number of cores don’t tell the whole story. Both chips are extremely powerful in their own right, and there’s no clear winner in raw CPU performance. Snapdragon 8 Elite vs. Apple A18 Pro: GPU In 2023, Apple announced it had developed “a breakthrough new GPU” for its A17 Pro, and touted it as the biggest redesign in its history. Features like an Apple-designed shader architecture, hardware-accelerated ray tracing, and Metal effect upscaling that works in conjunction with Apple’s Neural Engine (NPU) made the iPhone 15 Pro the first smartphone capable of handling full-quality AAA console games . The A18 Pro uses the same Apple-designed GPU, boosting overall performance by 20% and doubling the ray tracing performance. However, it’s also fair to say that Apple’s move into AAA gaming was more of an indictment of the state of the Android gaming landscape than it was of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon chips. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3’s Adreno GPU was still a match for the A17 Pro in raw specs, and the Snapdragon 8 Elite has taken that to a new level. Qualcomm says it’s the “first-ever Adreno GPU with sliced architecture,” and it delivers a 40% performance gain over the Gen 3 while adding support for Unreal Engine 5.3 Nanite. The practical upshot of these improvements is a more realistic gaming experience with “film-quality 3D environments for total immersion” and support for the Unreal Chaos Physics Engine, which provides a whole new and more immersive level of realism for gaming. It’s a significant push ahead for Qualcomm silicon. Apple’s advantage in this area has come from its ability to woo game developers and convince them to embrace its MetalFX engine . Last year’s A17 Pro delivered impressive results, and those are continuing with the A18 Pro, turning Apple’s iPhones into gaming powerhouses. Qualcomm hopes that if they build it, game developers will come, and it’s telling that the extremely gaming-focused ROG Phone 9 Pro is one of the first phones to pack in the Snapdragon 8 Elite. Snapdragon 8 Elite vs. Apple A18 Pro: NPU With generative AI becoming a much bigger deal, there’s a third important aspect of modern silicon: the Neural Processing Unit (NPU). Apple calls this its Neural Engine, and it’s been packing these into its A-series chips since the A11 Bionic in 2017. Qualcomm wasn’t far behind. While it didn’t make as much noise about NPUs in those days, the 2018 Snapdragon 845 introduced its first Hexagon Tensor Accelerator. In those days, NPUs were used primarily for under-the-hood features like computational photography. The Hexagon chip was originally a digital signal processor (DSP) that evolved into an NPU, and Apple’s early Neural Engine was primarily used to support then-nascent features like Face ID and Animoji on that year’s iPhone X . We’ve come a long way since then. The Hexagon has evolved into a full-featured NPU with 14 cores in the Snapdragon 8 Elite, and Apple’s Neural Engine has grown from its humble dual-core beginnings to a 16-core subsystem that can handle up to 35 trillion operations per second (TOPS). Both are key to powering their respective platforms’ AI and other machine-learning features, including Galaxy AI on Samsung’s smartphones, Gemini Nano , and Apple Intelligence . Apple is heavily pushing on-device generative AI as a privacy feature, so it’s built its Neural Engine in the A18 Pro and other recent A-series and M-series chips with that in mind. Qualcomm has been a bit slower in getting there; the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 took the first steps into this arena, but the Snapdragon 8 Elite may have the first NPU that can effectively deliver on this thanks to an enhanced token limit that will support more complex and longer inputs without the need to send those requests to cloud servers. NPUs also go deeper than merely consumer-facing AI features. They also drive things like camera enhancements, better power efficiency, and wireless communications. These things are much harder to quantify, but suffice it to say that the Snapdragon 8 Elite and A18 Pro should both be more than up to those tasks. Snapdragon 8 Elite vs. Apple A18 Pro: power efficiency Despite all these performance gains, it’s impressive that both chips promise increased power efficiency. Qualcomm gains more over its predecessor, thanks to the shift to a 3nm process. Still, its second-generation Oryon CPU cores and the sliced architecture of its Adreno 830 GPU result in energy efficiency that matches the performance improvements — 40% faster gaming performance and 40% greater efficiency. Qualcomm says this should translate to an extra 2.5 hours of gaming over its predecessor, all other things being equal. However, the reality of this is somewhat more complex, as things are seldom equal. The smartphones that the Snapdragon 8 Elite go into will have many other things drawing power, notably large high-refresh screens. The chip may be more efficient, but handset makers will have to work on using other components that don’t detract from that. Apple gets a theoretical advantage here as it owns all the pieces, allowing us to see more measurable real-world results. The A18 Pro is only used in two smartphones, the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, both of which show noticeable, but modest improvements over their A17 Pro-equipped predecessors. Apple typically considers all-day battery life good enough, so the efficiency gains from its new chips are often poured into delivering more power to other aspects of the iPhone, such as the larger displays on this year’s models and the new Apple Intelligence features in iOS 18. Some Android manufacturers may choose to do the same with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite, but the variety of platforms that will incorporate the new chip should result in at least some devices focusing more heavily on improving overall battery life. Snapdragon 8 Elite vs. Apple A18 Pro: other features Once we get past the core components, the two platforms diverge significantly. Qualcomm bakes much more into its silicon, while Apple still relies on third-party chips (some of which are Qualcomm’s, ironically) to handle things like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and 5G connectivity. The Snapdragon 8 Elite incorporates Qualcomm’s FastConnect 7900 platform, which includes Wi-Fi 7 support with peak speeds of 5.8Gbps, the X80 5G Modem-RF system, Bluetooth 6.0, and integrated Ultra Wideband. Apple mixes this up more, using Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X75 to handle its 5G connectivity and a Broadcom chip for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.3 in the iPhone 16 Pro models. Similarly, Qualcomm promotes the camera capabilities of the image signal processor in its Snapdragon 8 Elite, which promises more NPU-powered computational photography features for things like multiframe noise reduction and enhancing lower-light video capture. The image signal processor can now handle 320-megapixel photos, 1080p slo-mo video at 480 frames per second (fps), zero shutter lag, and AI-powered skin and sky tone adjustments. However, it feels slightly disingenuous to focus too much on camera specs in a chip since these are simply maximum capabilities that may have little bearing on what we end up with in smartphones equipped with Qualcomm’s latest chip. It’s nice to know it’s raised the bar, but don’t expect to see too many phones with 480-fps slo-mo and the ability to capture 320MP photos. Apple doesn’t tout the same for its A18 Pro because it’s simply part of the iPhone 16 Pro experience. Apple’s silicon is undoubtedly responsible for its new Photographic Styles and 4K/120 fps Cinematic Slow Motion, just like previous generations empowered real-time color grading for Dolby Vision video capture. Snapdragon 8 Elite vs. Apple A18 Pro: final words It’s always been difficult to compare Apple’s A-series chips with anything else on the market in any meaningful way. Beyond benchmarks that fail to tell the whole story, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite and Apple’s A18 Pro live in entirely different worlds. You’ll never find a Qualcomm chip running iOS or an A-series chip running Android. Apple uses its chips exclusively in its own devices, running its own operating systems, which means it controls all the pieces. The A18 Pro was designed with only two devices in mind, the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, and is unlikely to be used anywhere else. Meanwhile, Qualcomm has engineered its Snapdragon 8 Elite to power a broad range of Android smartphones across different disciplines, from gaming-focused phones like Asus’ ROG Phone 9 Pro to more general-purpose premium flagships like Samsung’s Galaxy S25 series (which are undoubtedly slated to use the new chipset). Each of those companies will use the Snapdragon 8 Elite in different ways, and Qualcomm has to design a chip that’s ready to address them all. That makes the Snapdragon 8 Elite a more versatile chip, but that only matters because it needs to be. Apple can get away with a more single-minded approach for its A18 Pro. While this year’s Apple chip only gets modest improvements over its predecessor, that’s because it already leapt ahead last year when it moved to the early N3B 3nm process for the A17 Pro. Qualcomm has to play a bit of catch-up here, but it’s done so admirably with the Snapdragon 8 Elite, and there’s no doubt it’s ready to power new Android headsets that will take on this year’s Apple flagships. Now, it’s up to Android manufacturers to take that ball and run with it.

1 Wall Street Analyst Thinks Taiwan Semiconductor Stock Is Going to $240. Is It a Buy?Donald Trump will ring the New York Stock Exchange bell as he's named Time's Person of the YearNEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump used his image as a successful New York businessman to become a celebrity, a reality television star and eventually the president. Now he will get to revel in one of the most visible symbols of success in the city when he rings the opening bell of the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday as he's also named Time Magazine's Person of the Year. Trump is expected to be on Wall Street to mark the ceremonial start of the day's trading, according to four people with knowledge of his plans. He will also be announced Thursday as Time's 2024 Person of the Year , according to a person familiar with the selection. The people who confirmed the stock exchange appearance and Time award were not authorized to discuss the matter publicly and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Get any of our free email newsletters — news headlines, obituaries, sports, and more.Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save OCEAN CITY — The cost of a short stay in the city could go up under an ordinance introduced by City Council creating a 3% fee on stays in hotels, motels or other lodgings booked online. A public hearing must take place before a final vote, planned for 10 a.m. Dec. 5 on the third floor of City Hall, 861 Asbury Ave. The original ordinance was written only for accommodations booked online through third-party services like Vrbo or Airbnb, what the ordinance describes as the “transient space marketplace.” There are currently no local taxes on those rentals, which have become a significant part of the summer rental market. Council President Pete Madden suggested moving the ordinance forward as proposed, and revisiting the potential addition of hotel and motel rooms at a later date. As city attorney Dottie McCrosson described it, there had been discussion of including hotel and motel rooms, but those visitors already pay a 5% state occupancy tax and a 6.625% sales tax, adding 11.625% to the total bill. Jersey Shore restaurants shift gears to survive in offseason Friday’s New Jersey high school football playoff scores Not too late! Voting closes at noon for The Press Football Player of the Week Galloway Township gymnastics center co-owner charged with sexually assaulting minor Offshore wind company to buy vacant 1.5-acre Atlantic City lot for $1 million Atlantic City International Airport's 1 carrier, Spirit Airlines, files for bankruptcy Which players did the Cape-Atlantic League coaches pick as the best of the best in fall sports? Prosecutor still determined to find whoever is responsible for West Atlantic City killings Galloway man gets 3 years in Ocean City fatal crash Upper Township employees disagree on morale These Atlantic City area restaurants are serving Thanksgiving dinner 2 Galloway men arrested after spraying workers with rocks in Nature Preserve $23 million apartment complex promises to bring new vitality to quaint Swedesboro UPDATED NHL referee taken away on stretcher at Flyers game Julian Turney's TD sends St. Augustine past Delbarton in state Non-Public A playoffs As the new ordinance was discussed at the morning meeting, Council member Dave Winslow questioned why it did not include hotels or motels. Those existing taxes do not go to the city, and a move to increase revenue would see a bigger local return if they were included. Council members Keith Hartzell and Sean Barnes took up the call, and Barnes made a motion to amend the ordinance before introduction, which was approved in a 4-3 vote. Council member Terry Crowley recommended against the move, at least without more research. The city hopes to have the new tax in place before Jan. 1. “I would encourage you to really research that,” Crowley said. “There’s a downside there as well. I don’t think we’re considering everything.” A red sticker on a Glenn Cove bulkhead indicates work has come to a halt on boat slips in Ocean City’s smallest lagoon, at least for now. He said the city could approve the ordinance as written and then bring the local room tax up later. “This version is kind of the cleanest way to kickstart the process, to look to bring in additional revenue to the town. It’s been done in many other towns,” Crowley said. “By doing it this way, we're really not incurring any administrative costs. We’re not going to have to hire the anyone else.” At one time, it was difficult and cumbersome to tax third-party rental systems. Now, Vrbo, Airbnb and others are set up to include local fees and taxes, and McCrosson said the state has recently empowered towns to add the additional taxes. Mayor Jay Gillian said the idea has been talked about for some time and was previously raised by former Council member Bob Barr, who is now on the Cape May County Board of Commissioners. McCrosson said she did not intend to single out Airbnb and Vrbo, but those are the two largest online rental marketplaces by a significant margin. As originally proposed, the ordinance would not have applied to rentals through Realtors or directly from the owner, or for hotel stays booked through the hotel’s own website or through the front desk. Some hotel owners have requested some sort of local fee. “There was a perception among hotel (and) motel owners in town that there was not a level playing field,” McCrosson told council. “That Ocean City should somehow tax them or put license fees on them. At that time it was not an easy thing to do.” With the current state law in place and systems created for the third-party rental systems, it is now relatively simple to impose and collect an additional tax on the rentals. Barnes presented the issue as a matter of fairness. Ocean City officials announced Thursday that a 3rd Ward meeting to be led by City Council member Jody Levchuk will be moved from council chambers in City Hall to the larger Chris Maloney Lecture Hall at the Ocean City Free Public Library, 1735 Simpson Ave. Plans for the former Gillian's Wonderland are expected to be part of the discussion. “I don’t want to see anybody pay more taxes than their competitor, but I want to make sure that they’re all paying the same,” he said. He also questioned where the additional fees paid by hotel visitors end up. “It leaves Ocean City,” McCrosson said. “It’s various fees, but it leaves Ocean City.” McCrosson told council the ordinance was their decision, and that a majority of members could amend the ordinance prior to introduction or introduce a new ordinance at a later meeting. “The concern of the administration is, if you’re going to do it, lets get it in place by January,” she said. Barnes, Hartzell, Winslow and Council member Tony Polcini voted to amend the ordinance prior to introduction to include hotel and motel rooms, with votes against from Crowley, Madden and Council member Jody Levchuk. The same 4-3 majority voted to introduce the ordinance, the first step toward a potential final adoption in December. Other communities have imposed local taxes on hotel and motel rooms. In Cape May, the charge is 3%, while in Atlantic City, a $2 surcharge per day in casino rooms, in addition to the 9% Atlantic City luxury tax familiar to any Monopoly player, joins sales and occupancy taxes and other fees. In Ocean City, many hotels also charge additional fees beyond the room rate, such as resort fees covering the use of the pool or other offerings. Ocean City also charges a license fee for rental properties. At the Thursday meeting, McCrosson emphasized the distinction that it was a fee rather than a tax. Contact Bill Barlow: 609-272-7290 bbarlow@pressofac.com Twitter @jerseynews_bill Get Government & Politics updates in your inbox! Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter. Author email {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items.

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The Buffalo Bills (9-2) are enjoying the huge win over the Kansas City Chiefs (10-1) during the Week 12 bye week, but one player's week took a bit of a hit thanks to the NFL's decision to fine him. Linebacker A.J. Epenesa was fined $15,400 for a hip-drop tackle during the win over the Chiefs. Per the NFL's Gameday Accountability log, the tackle occurred with 12:51 left in the game, but Epenesa wasn't flagged for the tackle on Chiefs running back Carson Steele. The fifth-year linebacker is currently second on the team with 5.0 sacks and his nine quarterback hits are also second-best. He's 1.5 sacks away from matching his career-best of 6.5 quarterback takedowns, which has been his yearly total for the last two years in a row. He's also just one quarterback hit away from tying his career-best of 10 hits, which was also set over the last two seasons. The NFL is sending a message when it comes to hip-drop tackles, even if the league isn't 100% on the full definition. 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It can be used to train pilots from their first day until they transition to fighter jets. Pilatus claims the PC-21 boasts superior aerodynamic performance compared to any other turboprop trainers worldwide. What to know of Canada's Future Aircrew Training program The Pilatus PC-21s are part of the Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program . The program combines two existing training contracts: training done in-house by the Canadian Air Force, the acquisition of new training aircraft, and more. The FAcT program is replacing training services currently provided by two separate contracts. One is the NATO Flying Training in Canada, which is set to expire in 2027, although it's extendable to 2028 (currently provided by CAE Military Aviation). The second contract is provided by Allied Wings, and that is also set to expire in 2027. Canada's Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program: Contract awarded: May 2024 Number of aircraft to be purchased: 70 Aircraft types: 19x Pilatus PC-21, 23x Grob G 120TP, others TBA Contract duration: 25 years Contract value: USD $7.8 billion Contractor: SkyAlyne Canada The Canadian Air Force states , " The FAcT program will also include aircrew training for air combat systems officers and airborne electronic sensor operators, which is currently being delivered in-house by the RCAF. The program combines all of these requirements in 1 contract, including maintenance and infrastructure services ." The CAD $11.2 billion (USD $7.8 billion) 25-year contract was awarded to SkyAlyne Canada in May 2024. As part of the contract, SkyAlyne (working with its subcontractor, KF Aerospace) will deliver 70 training aircraft (of which 19 will be Pilatus PC-21 trainers). There is a five-year transition period for SkyAlyne to become the sole pilot and aircrew training program for the Canadian Air Force. Deliveries of the PC-21s are expected to begin in the second half of 2026. The Pilatus PC-21 According to Pilatus , the PC-21 is the only trainer aircraft needed to get pilots flying their fighter jets (although it seems like every plane maker says its aircraft are the best). With the PC-21, pilots start with the simulator and then can perform basic flying, advanced flight, and fighter lead-in training with the PC-21 before transitioning to fighter aircraft. Pitatus states, " On the PC-21, pilots destined to fly fighter aircraft do not need to transition to jets until much later than those flying conventional trainer aircraft, reducing cost and training time. To achieve this, Pilatus significantly expanded the design and performance envelope to take this single-engine turboprop into an area that was, until now, exclusively the domain of jet trainer aircraft ." The PC-21 has Martin-Baker CH-16C Zero-Zero ejection seats, fully balanced and harmonized flight controls, clear visual/system data displays, a full autopilot, and more. The aircraft's powerplant is a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6-68B turboprop engine providing 1,600 shaft horsepower, and its propeller is a five-bladed graphite scimitar propeller. Key to the PC-21 is its advanced embedded simulation and training suite. According to Pilatus, " Systems integration is at the heart of the PC-21 cockpit philosophy. As an advanced trainer aircraft, the cockpit display and control systems are configured to match the latest generation front-line aircraft as closely as possible. " Pilatus PC-21 performance: Max speed: 370 knots Range: 720 nautical miles Service ceiling: 37,990 feet Rate of climb: 3,999.4 feet/minute g limits: +8.0 –4.0 aerobatic Roll rates: Excess of 200 degrees per second Pilatus claims the PC-21 has speed and climb rates that only jet-powered aircraft can match. The PC-21's wings are rated for up to 8g maneuvers. The company also claims the aircraft offers "significant advantages" over traditional turboprops and jet trainers. "To train the next generation of military pilots, Pilatus developed the next generation trainer: the PC-21, designed and built specifically with student pilots in mind. With air force budgets under continuous pressure, the PC-21 provides a cost-effective and highly efficient training solution." - Pilatus Adding to Pilatus' attractiveness as a trainer aircraft, the PC-21 has been designed to be affordable with a predictable operating cost. Pilatus says, " Experience with existing PC-21 customers has shown that it is possible to reduce the cost of taking a student to wings graduation by more than 50 percent ." The Australian Air Force states , " It eliminates the need for an elementary flying training fleet, but also bridges the performance gap between traditional turboprop trainers and lead-in fighters ." Even so, the PC-21 is far from a one-stop shop, and air forces use it alongside other training aircraft. For example, Canada is also purchasing 23 Grob G 120TP trainers, and Australia operates Hawk 127 lead-in fighters. For more than 80 years, Pilatus has been building planes in Switzerland. A global export success The Pilatus PC-21 is one of the world's most popular and widely used next-generation trainers . So far, 11 (and counting) air forces and training schools have ordered the PC-21. To date, Pilatus has supplied around 250 PC-21s to various air forces around the world - including the Swiss Air Force, the Spanish Air Force, the Australian Air Force, the Saudi Air Force, and others. Saudi Arabia is the largest aircraft operator, followed by Australia. PC-21 operators: Quantity: PC-21 operators: Quantity: Royal Australian Air Force: 49 Royal Canadian Air Force: 19 (planned) French Air and Space Force: 28 Royal Jordanian Air Force: 12 Qatar Emiri Air Force: 24 Royal Saudi Air Force: 55 Republic of Singapore Air Force: 19 Spanish Air and Space Force: 40 Swiss Air Force: 8 United Arab Emirates Air Force: 25 UK's contractor Qinetiq (on behalf of Empire Test Pilot School): 2 The Royal Australian Air Force agrees that the PC-21 is the " world's most advanced pilot training aircraft ." It says the aircraft ensures undergraduate pilots develop the necessary skills needed before progressing to its advanced. The PC-21 competes with other trainers in the export market, including the Indian HAL HTT-40, the United States, Beechcraft T-6 Texan II, the Brazilian Embraer EMB 314 Super Tucano, the South Korean KAI KT-1 Woongbi, and the Turkish TAI Hürkuş trainers. Russia is also developing the Yakovlev Yak-152, which may fill a similar role. Pilatus' other aircraft in production Pilatus currently produces four types of aircraft: the PC-21, P-7, P-12, and the P-24 (a mix of turboprop and jet aircraft). In addition to the PC-21, Pilatus also builds the PC-7 basic trainer. The PC-7 is also used in a light attack role by some air forces (e.g., by the Mexican Air Force). Pilatus also builds two types of civilian aircraft - the Pilatus PC-24 and the Pilatus PC-12 . The PC-24 is a light business jet that first flew in 2015 and came into service in 2018 (around 212 of the jets have been produced). The PC-12 is a single-engined turboprop that has been in production since 1991 (with over 2,000 delivered). It is used for corporate transport, various government agencies (e.g., police departments and air forces), and by small regional airlines. Pilatus is the producer of one of the most iconic piston-engine aircraft. The United States Air Force's new advanced jet trainer The USAF Beechcraft T-6 Texan II The US Air Force's comparable trainer is the Beechcraft T-6 Texan II, a turboprop trainer developed and built by Textron Aviation. In the 2010s, the Texan II replaced the Air Force's aging Cessna T-37B Tweet and the Navy's T-34C Turb Mentor. The T-6 Texan II is developed from the Pilatus PC-9 developed in the 1980s. Textron uses similar language as Pilatus to describe its trainer, " The Beechcraft T-6C Texan II military training aircraft is a next generation military trainer designed for all instruction levels. Purpose-built for a wide range of capabilities, the model T-6C prepares pilots for real world missions ." The Texan has also been ordered by various other air forces (including New Zealand, Morocco, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Israel, Greece, and others. The T-6 Texan II sometimes out-competes the PC-21 for export orders (e.g., within days of Canada saying it had selected the PC-21, Japan announced it had chosen the T-6 Texan II). The USAF Boeing-Saab T-7 Red Hawk Meanwhile, the Boeing-Saab T-7 Red Hawk is in the final development stages and will soon enter serial production. It is a transonic advanced jet trainer developed to replace the aging Northrop T-38 Talon and the Air Force's advanced jet trainer. "Students flying in the T-7A Red Hawk benefit from enhanced situational awareness, improved decision making, realistic preparation, improved safety and increased confidence compared to other training solutions." - Boeing Boeing states , " The T-7A Red Hawk is an all-new Advanced Pilot Training System (APTS) for the U.S. Air Force, with the flexibility to evolve as technologies, missions, and training needs change ." It also says the Red Hawk is specially built to train pilots on fifth-generation aircraft. The United States Air Force plans to purchase 351 Red Hawk trainers and has an option for 450 (far more than the total orders Pilatus has so far received for its PC-21).

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Shocking Boxing Day stampede at store after owner invites people to 'steal'Last week, UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot to death on a New York City sidewalk in what was clearly a thoroughly planned-out attack. Over the next few days, as authorities hunted for the killer, online progressives did not try hard to hide their delight that a millionaire health insurance executive like Thompson was killed. Social media was flooded with posts and videos—with different ranges of subtlety—suggesting that Thompson, at the very least, did not deserve to be mourned because of all the health care his company has denied to poor and working people. Progressives framed the shooting as an act of self-defense on behalf of the working class. Before the alleged killer was caught Monday, they promised not to snitch if they saw the shooter themselves and fantasized about a working-class jury nullifying all charges, leading to other CEOs getting gunned down with impunity if they oversaw price increases. The narrative that these online progressives clearly subscribe to and perpetuate is one where, in the United States, healthcare is a totally unfettered, unregulated industry; where—because of a total lack of government involvement—wealthy CEOs charge whatever prices they want and then refuse to provide customers what they already paid for without facing any bad consequences. The characterization of healthcare and health insurance companies charging absurdly high prices while treating their customers terribly without the risk of losing them is spot on. But the idea that what caused this was a lack of government involvement in the healthcare system is completely delusional. And this delusion conveniently removes all the responsibility progressives bear for the nightmare that is the US healthcare system. Today, healthcare is one of the most heavily government-regulated industries in the economy—right up there with the finance and energy sectors. Government agencies are involved in all parts of the process, from the research and production of drugs, the training and licensing of medical professionals, and the building of hospitals to the availability of health insurance, the makeup of insurance plans, and the complicated payment processes. And that is nothing new. The US government has been intervening heavily in the healthcare industry for over a century. And no group has done more to bring this about than the progressives. It really began, after all, during the Progressive Era, when the American Medical Association maneuvered its way into setting the official accreditation standards for the nation’s “unregulated” medical schools. The AMA wrote standards that excluded the medical approaches of their competitors, which forced half of the nation’s medical schools to close. The new shortage of trained doctors drove up the price of medical services—to the delight of the AMA and other government-recognized doctor’s groups—setting the familiar healthcare affordability crisis in motion. Around the same time, progressives successfully pushed for strict restrictions on the production of drugs and, shortly afterward, to grant drug producers monopoly privileges. After WWII, as healthcare grew more expensive, the government used the tax code to warp how Americans paid for healthcare. Under President Truman, the IRS made employer-provided health insurance tax deductible while continuing to tax other means of payment. It didn’t take long for employer plans to become the dominant arrangement and for health insurance to morph away from actual insurance into a general third-party payment system. These government interventions restricting the supply of medical care and privileging insurance over other payment methods created a real affordability problem for many Americans. But the crisis didn’t really start until the 1960s when Congress passed two of the progressive’s favorite government programs—Medicare and Medicaid. Initially, industry groups like the AMA opposed Medicare and Medicaid because they believed the government subsidies would deteriorate the quality of care. They were right about that, but what they clearly didn’t anticipate was how rich the programs would make them. Anyone who’s taken even a single introductory economics class could tell you that prices will rise if supply decreases or demand increases. The government was already keeping the supply of medical services artificially low—leading to artificially high prices. Medicare and Medicaid left those shortages in place and poured a ton of tax dollars into the healthcare sector—significantly increasing demand. The result was an easily predictable explosion in the cost of healthcare. Fewer and fewer people could afford healthcare at these rising prices, meaning more people required government assistance, which meant more demand, causing prices to grow faster and faster. Meanwhile, private health “insurance” providers were also benefiting from the mounting crisis. In a free market, insurance serves as a means to trade risk. Insurance works well for accidents and calamities that are hard to predict individually but relatively easy to predict in bulk, like car accidents, house fires, and unexpected family deaths. Health insurance providers were already being subsidized by all the taxes on competing means of payment, which allowed their plans to grow beyond the typical bounds of insurance and begin to cover easily-predictable occurrences like annual physicals. And, as the price of all of these services continued to shoot up, the costs of these routine procedures were becoming high enough to resemble the costs of emergencies—making consumers even more reliant on insurance. With progressives cheering on, the political class used government intervention to create a healthcare system that behaves as if its sole purpose is to move as much money as possible into the pockets of healthcare providers, drug companies, hospitals, health-related federal agencies, and insurance providers. But the party could not last forever. As the price of healthcare rose, the price of health insurance rose, too. Eventually, when insurance premiums grew too high, fewer employers or individual buyers were willing to buy insurance, and the flow of money into the healthcare system started to falter. The data suggests that that tipping point was reached in the early 2000s. For the first time since the cycle began back in the 1960s, the number of people with health insurance began to fall each year. Healthcare providers—who had seemingly assumed that the flow of money would never stop increasing—began to panic. Then came Barack Obama. Obama’s seminal legislative accomplishment—the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare—can best be understood as a ploy by healthcare providers and the government to keep the party going. Obamacare required all fifty million uninsured Americans to obtain insurance, and it greatly expanded what these “insurance” companies covered. Demand for healthcare shot back up, and the vicious cycle started back up again—which is why the bill enjoyed so much support from big corporations all across the healthcare industry. Before it was passed, economists were practically screaming that the Affordable Care Act would make care less affordable by raising premiums and healthcare prices while making shortages worse. Progressives dismissed such concerns as Reagan-era “free market fundamentalist” propaganda. But that is exactly what happened . Now, the affordability crisis is worse than ever as prices reach historic levels. And, because Obamacare brought American healthcare much closer to a single-payer system, the demand for healthcare far exceeds the supply of healthcare—leading to deadly shortages. There are literally not enough resources or available medical professionals to treat everyone who can pay for care. Also, the tax code and warped “insurance” market protect these providers from competition—making it almost impossible for people to switch to a different provider after their claims are unfairly denied. If it were simply greed, denying customers who already paid would be a feature in all industries. But it’s not. It requires the kind of policy protections progressives helped implement. And on top of all that, despite paying all this money, Americans are quickly becoming one of the sickest populations on Earth. This is one of the most pressing problems facing the country. A problem that requires immediate, radical change to solve. But it also requires an accurate and precise diagnosis—something that, this week, progressives demonstrated they are incapable of making. Related Articles Commentary | John Stossel: Your tax dollars not at work Commentary | After so many years of failure, time’s up for California Democrats Commentary | Vince Fong: We don’t need Newsom to lecture us. We need him to listen to us. Commentary | Deregulation rather than fossil fuel controls needed to fix California insurance market Commentary | The FBI has been political from the start The American progressive movement is responsible for providing the political class the intellectual cover they needed to break the healthcare market and transform the entire system into a means to transfer wealth to people like Brian Thompson. Now, they want to sit back, pretend like they’ve never gotten their way, that the government has never done anything with the healthcare market, and that these healthcare executives just popped up and started doing this all on their own—all so they can celebrate him being gunned down in the street. It’s disgusting. Brian Thompson acted exactly like every economically literate person over the last fifty years has said health insurance CEOs would act if progressives got their way. If we’re ever going to see the end of this century-long nightmare, we need to start listening to the people who have gotten it right, not those who pretend they are blameless as they fantasize online about others starting a violent revolution. Connor O’Keeffe ( @ConnorMOKeeffe ) produces media and content at the Mises Institute. This commentary is republished with permission from the Mises Institute.House approves $895B defense bill with military pay raise, ban on transgender care for minors

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It didn’t take much to stir Jack Eichel’s national pride in looking ahead to representing the United States at the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament . Appearing on a Team USA Zoom call on Thursday, the Vegas Golden Knights forward jumped right in when reminded how U.S. teams featuring NHL players competing in best-on-best international tournaments haven’t won a gold medal since the 1996 World Cup of Hockey series. “I’ll take it,” Eichel interjected after Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy apologized for not hearing the question. “I think there’s a lot to prove for us as USA Hockey,” Eichel said. “I think for a while it was Canada on a pedestal by themselves. And I think for us, we feel like we’ve closed that gap. And I think this is a great opportunity to prove that.” From the Boston area, Eichel supported his case by referring to the growing pool of American talent that’s entered the NHL though the U.S. national development program over the past decade. And that’s reflected in how a majority of the U.S. team’s 23-player roster is made up of USNDP alumni, Eichel included. “Obviously, we feel very confident in our group and the names on our roster,” Eichel said. “But that’s only half the battle. You’ve got to go out there and do it. And we’re excited for that opportunity.” The 4 Nations Face-Off was unveiled last All-Star Weekend. It splits NHL players from Canada, Finland, Sweden and the U.S. into four teams, replacing the All-Star Game format this season. Eichel’s comments came a day after the nations unveiled their entire rosters to compete in the NHL/NHL Players' Association-backed tournament being split between Montreal and Boston and running from Feb. 12-20. Though talented, the Americans have lacked success at the senior international level. The U.S. last medaled at the world championships by winning bronze in 2021, and hasn’t placed better than third since 1960 at Squaw Valley, which also doubled as the Winter Games. The Americans' last Olympic gold came with amateurs competing at the 1980 Lake Placid Games, since dubbed the “Miracle On Ice,” while winning silver medals with NHL players in 2002 and 2010 — both times losing to Canada. And then there was 1996, when goalie Mike Richter earned World Cup MVP honors in helping the Americans beat Canada in a decisive Game 3 of the final series. “I think we check every box there is,” McAvoy said. “I think the confidence amongst us in our group should be sky high.” The U.S. team’s brain trust, headed by Wild GM Bill Guerin and Penguins coach Mike Sullivan, prioritized experience over potential in filling out the 17 remaining roster spots. Forwards Chris Kreider, of the Rangers, and Brock Nelson, of the Islanders, are the oldest players on the team at age 33, and have extensive world championships experience. The youngest player is also the only one with Olympic experience: 22-year-old Minnesota defenseman Brock Faber, who played at the Beijing Games in 2022 when the NHL pulled out because of pandemic-related scheduling issues. They’ll go up against a talent-laden Team Canada that features forwards Connor McDavid, Sidney Crosby, Nathan MacKinnon and defenseman Cale Makar. The U.S. team is particularly strong down the middle with Eichel, Auston Matthews and Dylan Larkin. Another strength is in net with a trio led by two-time Vezina Trophy-winner Connor Hellebuyck and rounded out by Jake Oettinger and Jeremy Swayman. USA Hockey has enjoyed its most success in winning two of the past four world junior championships and six since 2004. Four Nations teammates McAvoy, Oettinger and defenseman Adam Fox were members of the U.S. team that won the 2017 world junior title. Team Canada officials also went with a veteran-laden group, featuring 14 players who have won at least one Stanley Cup title. “You can’t put a price tag on experience,” Canada and Lightning coach Jon Cooper said Thursday. “I truly believe this is a tournament where you’re basically playing three Game 7s (in the preliminary round). ... There’s no real margin for error," he added. “This is as competitive a group as you will find. Every one of these players will lay in traffic for their country." The Canadian Press contributed to this story. AP NHL: https://apnews.com/hub/nhlRepublicans rally around Hegseth, Trump's Pentagon pick, as Gaetz withdraws for attorney generalWith technical prowess and considerable style, Marta danced around two sliding defenders, outwitted a goalkeeper and calmly scored as another player rushed forward in desperation to stop her. It was more Marta Magic. That goal last weekend helped propel the Orlando Pride into Saturday's National Women's Soccer League championship game against the Washington Spirit. Barbra Banda also scored in the Pride's 3-2 semifinal victory over the Kansas City Current . While Banda has had an incredible first season with the Pride, captain Marta has been the talisman that has helped lead the team in its remarkable turnaround this year. The last time the Pride were in the NWSL playoffs was in 2017 — Marta's first year with the club. But this season they nearly went undefeated, going 23 games without a loss to start the season before losing 2-0 to the Portland Thorns with just two regular-season games left. “I think because of the way that we did it, during this season, from beginning to now, it’s something very special that I’ve never had before with any other club that I’ve played for," Marta said. "Plus year by year, we see in America, strong competition. This is the best league in the world. And you never know what’s going to happen, and it’s hard to keep winning the games, being in the first place almost like the whole season. That’s why it’s really different and so special.” Marta’s goal was the latest gasp-inducing moment in a stellar career filled with them. Known by just her first name, the 38-year-old is a six-time FIFA world player of the year. "Let's see if tomorrow I can do something similar — or even better," Marta said on Friday. Her teammate Kylie Strom chimed in: “That was the greatest goal I've ever witnessed, hands down." Appropriate. Earlier this year, FIFA announced that the best goal in women's soccer each year would earn the Marta Award. In a lighthearted moment the day before the title match, Marta was asked if she thought it was possible she might give the award to herself. “You guys need to decide, because who votes for the best goal in the year? It’s you. It’s the people in the public. So it should be really interesting, like Marta’s Award goes to Marta!” she said with a laugh. Marta has played in six World Cups for Brazil and played this summer in her sixth Olympics, winning a silver medal after falling in the final to the United States . She previously said this would be her final year with the national team. But since then Brazil was named the host of the 2027 Women's World Cup. "I had a conversation with my coach, the national team coach, and I was really clear about playing in 2027. I told him it’s not my goal anymore,” she said. “But I’m always available to help the national team. And if they think I still can do something during this preparation for the World Cup, yeah, I would be happy to help them." Marta's club career started in Brazil when she was just 16. She has also played in Sweden and in the U.S. professional women's leagues that came before the NWSL. With nine regular-season goals, Marta has had one of her best seasons since she joined the Pride. “I can never pick a side, I never pick favorites — but I love to see this for Marta," U.S. coach Emma Hayes said. “Marta is someone we all like, admire and are grateful for. And that goal was just like prime Marta at her best. And so grateful for and thankful for her that she got the opportunity with another game with her team.” The Pride went 18-2-6 this season, clinching the NWSL Shield for the first trophy in club history. Orlando also set a record with 60 regular-season points to finish atop the standings. “We are sitting top of the table, but I think there still are a lot of doubters. I think there’s people out there who say, maybe this was a one-off season,” Strom said. “But we’re here to prove them all wrong. So I think we do carry a bit of that underdog mentality still with us.” The second-seeded Spirit advanced to the title match at Kansas City's CPKC Stadium last weekend on a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw against defending champions Gotham FC. The Spirit's roster includes Trinity Rodman, a standout forward who formed the so-called “Triple Espresso” trio with Mallory Swanson and Sophia Smith for the United States at the Olympics. AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccerNone

By MEAD GRUVER and AMY BETH HANSON, Associated Press A judge on Monday rejected a request to block a San Jose State women’s volleyball team member from playing in a conference tournament on grounds that she is transgender. Monday’s ruling by U.S. Magistrate Judge S. Kato Crews in Denver will allow the player, who has played all season, to continue competing in the Mountain West Conference women’s championship scheduled for later this week in Las Vegas. The ruling comes after a lawsuit was filed by nine current players who are suing the Mountain West Conference to challenge the league’s policies for allowing transgender players to participate. The players argued that letting her compete was a safety risk and unfair. While some media have reported those and other details, neither San Jose State nor the forfeiting teams have confirmed the school has a trans women’s volleyball player. The Associated Press is withholding the player’s name because she has not publicly commented on her gender identity. School officials also have declined an interview request with the player. Judge Crews referred to the athlete as an “alleged transgender” player in his ruling and noted that no defendant disputed that San Jose State rosters a transgender woman volleyball player. He said the players who filed the complaint could have sought relief much earlier, noting that the individual universities had acknowledged that not playing their games against San Jose State this season would result in a forfeit in league standings. He also said injunctions are meant to preserve the status quo. The conference policy regarding forfeiting for refusing to play against a team with a transgender player had been in effect since 2022 and the San Jose State player has been on the roster since 2022 – making that the status quo. The player competed at the college level three previous seasons, including two for San Jose State, drawing little attention. This season’s awareness of her identity led to an uproar among some players, pundits, parents and politicians in a political campaign year. The tournament starts Wednesday and continues Friday and Saturday. San Jose State is seeded second. The judge’s order maintains the seedings and pairings for the tournament. Several teams refused to play against San Jose State during the season, earning losses in the official standings. Boise State and Wyoming each had two forfeits while Utah State and Nevada both had one. Southern Utah, a member of the Western Athletic Conference, was first to cancel against San Jose State this year. Nevada’s players stated they “refuse to participate in any match that advances injustice against female athletes,” without providing further details. Crews served as a magistrate judge in Colorado’s U.S. District Court for more than five years before President Joe Biden appointed him to serve as a federal judge in January of this year. Gruver reported from Cheyenne, Wyoming, and Hanson from Helena, Montana.Fox News senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram dissects the Congressional balance of power as President-elect Trump’s administrative picks threaten the GOP's House majority. President-elect Trump began endorsing fellow Republicans this week to replace members of Congress who have vacated their seats to join his Cabinet. The endorsements come amid fears that the party's razor-thin majority in the House – the size of which still remains undetermined – could be in jeopardy as a result of Trump's selections from the lower chamber. Trump threw his support behind two Floridians, former GOP state Sen. Randy Fine and the current chief financial officer for the Sunshine State, Jimmy Patronis Jr., both of whom are considering runs for Congress, according to the president-elect. Fine would run in Florida's 6th Congressional District, a seat that is currently held by Trump's pick to be his next national security adviser, Rep. Michael Waltz. Patronis would run in Florida's deep-red 1st District, previously held by former Rep. Matt Gaetz. Gaetz resigned from Congress after Trump nominated him to be attorney general, but allegations of sexual assault and other improprieties prompted Gaetz to withdraw his name from the running. He has denied any wrongdoing. SIZE OF SLIM REPUBLICAN HOUSE MAJORITY HANGS ON 3 UNCALLED RACES President-elect Trump endorsed two public officials from Florida to fill vacant House seats left open by his Cabinet picks. (Florida House of Representatives) Trump, however, has not endorsed anyone to replace Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., the GOP House conference chair, whose solidly red seat in upstate New York will also be up for grabs if she is confirmed by the Senate to be the Trump administration's ambassador to the United Nations. Republicans in the House of Representatives are on track to have somewhere between a one- and three-vote majority once the few outstanding races are called. There are three races remaining that still need to be called, two in California and one in Iowa. The balance of power in the House currently sits at 219 seats for Republicans and 213 for the Democrats. Republicans must hold 218 to retain their majority. While Waltz, Stefanik and Gaetz's seats all sit in Republican strongholds, lawmakers have nonetheless signaled concern, particularly, because the ensuing special elections could likely occur within the first weeks or months of Trump's term and potentially stymie Trump's ambitions for his first 100 days in office. Reps. Mike Waltz and Elise Stefanik were tapped to serve in the Trump administration. (Getty Images) "I know he's already pulled a few really talented people out of the House – hopefully no more for a little while until special elections come up, but it shows you the talent that we have and the ability we have," Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., said last week during a press conference. Scalise is House majority leader. INCUMBENT IOWA REPUBLICAN SAYS DEM HOUSE OPPONENT ‘WASTING TAXPAYER MONEY’ WITH RECOUNT Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., similarly said he did not believe Trump would pluck any more members from the House for his administration, adding that he and Trump broached the topic in discussions. The Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 4, 2024. (Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Images) "President Trump fully understands and appreciates the math here, and it's just a numbers game. You know, we believe we're going to have a larger majority than we had last time. It's too early to handicap it, but we are optimistic about that," Johnson said. "But every single vote will count, because if someone gets ill or has a car accident or a late flight on their plane, then it affects the votes on the floor. So, I think he and the administration are well attuned to that. I don't expect that we will have more members leaving, but I'll leave that up to him." CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Trump-Vance transition spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt told Fox News Digital that the president-elect "is 100% committed" to working with House leadership, including Speaker Johnson, "to maintain the House GOP majority and immediately get to work in January" to implement the policies that voters elected him on. Fox News Digital politics reporter Elizabeth Elkind contributed to this report.

Cam Carter put LSU ahead for good with a jumper 1:08 into the third overtime and the Tigers came away with a wild 109-102 win over UCF on Sunday in the third-place game of the Greenbrier Tip-Off in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. Carter's make sparked a 5-0 spurt for LSU (5-1), which mounted a ferocious second-half rally that began after Darius Johnson drilled a 3-pointer to put the Knights up 52-34 with 12:57 to play in regulation. UCF (4-2) got back within two in the third overtime, but it never found a way to draw even. Vyctorius Miller and Jordan Sears sealed the victory, combining for three buckets down low that gave the Tigers a 106-99 cushion with 17 seconds remaining. Carter was the late-game hero for LSU, scoring the final four points of regulation to forge a 70-70 tie. He also knocked down a go-ahead 3-pointer with 3:19 left in the first extra session to give the Tigers a 76-75 advantage. Sears gave LSU a four-point edge with a triple of his own with 2:10 to go, but the Tigers failed to stay in front, and UCF's Keyshawn Hall kept the game going by sinking two free throws with six seconds remaining to make it 82-82. Neither team led by more than three in the second overtime, with Hall again coming to the Knights' rescue. He made two layups in the final 52 seconds of the frame to knot things at 93 and send the teams to a third OT. Few could have predicted 15 minutes of extra basketball after UCF put together a 25-3 first-half run that lifted it to a 38-18 advantage with 2:12 left until the break. LSU responded with seven unanswered points, but the Knights still led comfortably, 40-25, at intermission. Sears finished with a game-high-tying 25 points to go along with nine boards, while Jalen Reed recorded a 21-point, 13-rebound double-double for the Tigers. Carter netted 20 points, Miller had 16 and Dji Bailey chipped in 14. Johnson collected 25 points, six rebounds, eight assists and five steals for UCF. Hall totaled 21 points and 10 boards, and Jordan Ivy-Curry supplied 20 points. LSU outshot UCF 43.2 percent to 40.7 percent and had narrow advantages from behind the arc (12 made shots to 10) and the free-throw line (21-18). --Field Level MediaNo. 22 Xavier unbeaten but looking for more effort vs. South Carolina

A new bill has been introduced, and passed, to the House of Representatives which could help millions of Social Security beneficiaries get a higher amount every month. This is the Social Security Fairness Act , which passed with bipartisan support and is now headed to the Senate to, hopefully, be approved as well. The Social Security Fairness Act This bill, introduced by House sponsors, Virginia Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Louisiana Republican Garret Graves, aims to repeal two federal policies that currently limit Social Security payouts for around 2.8 million Americans who work in federal, state and local jobs. As they explained in a joint statement, “By passing the Social Security Fairness Act , a bipartisan majority of the U.S. House of Representatives showed up for the millions of Americans — police officers, teachers, firefighters, and other local and state public servants — who worked a second job to make ends meet or began a second career to support their families after retiring from public service. A bipartisan majority of the U.S. House voted to provide a secure retirement to the hundreds of thousands of spouses, widows, and widowers who are denied their spouses’ benefits simply because they chose careers of service.” What provisions did it repeal? the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO). According to the SSA, the WEP is “a formula used to adjust Social Security worker benefits for people who receive “ non-covered pensions ” and qualify for Social Security benefits based on other Social Security–covered earnings. A non-covered pension is a pension paid by an employer that does not withhold Social Security taxes from your salary, typically, state and local governments or non-U.S. employer.” This provision currently affects approximately 2 million beneficiaries. The GPO “adjusts Social Security spousal or widow(er) benefits for people who receive “ non-covered pensions. ”” This rule impacts nearly 800,000 retirees. By repealing the bill it would allow to: All of these provisions would help average Americans make ends meet as it would raise benefits for those who are currently subject to the WEP and GPO. The bad news is that, according to the Congressional Budget Office, implementing this bill would add $195 billion to federal deficits over 10 years, contributing to the shortfall of Social Security even more. Regardless, as Graves explains “This has been 40 years of treating people differently, discriminating against a certain set of workers. They’re not people that are overpaid; they’re not people that are underworked,” he said. Despite the House win, the bill still has long to go, as it has not been put up to a vote in the Senate and the president would still have to sign it into law, but efforts are being made so that it can pass with the minimum possible disturbance. Spanberger and Graves, along with Senate sponsors, Democrat Sherrod Brown and Republican Susan Collins, made their case to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell for them to put the bill up for a vote. Their impassionate plea read that Americans who are subject to the provisions “are being punished for supporting and protecting our neighbors and families, educating our children, providing healthcare to our Veterans, delivering our mail, and more.”NoneDramatic video captured the moment NYPD officers stopped and arrested two alleged car thieves in the Bronx on Friday — with cops pulling their guns and bashing on the stolen SUV’s windows as they tried to force the pair to give up their wild escapade. The suspects — Bria Aponte, 30, and Kenneth Canty, 33, of Barnes Avenue in the Bronx — stole the 2013 Ford Escape near the corner of Neill and Lurting avenues in the borough’s Indian Village neighborhood around noon, police said. The 25-year-old owner called the cops, who tracked the fleeing duo west and cornered them near a Bank of America on White Plains Road and Pelham Parkway, cops said. Several officers ran after the SUV as it tried to cut across traffic lanes in a desperate bid to escape, a video posted to social media by NYC Scoop showed. The car slammed into five other vehicles during a chaotic scene punctuated by the wail of police sirens and cops slamming batons on the windows to smash the glass. “Put your hands up! On the ground!” one officer is heard yelling after the Ford finally crawled to a stop. When the door flings open, another cop seizes driver Aponte’s arm, drags her to the grass and holds her as other police piled on, the video showed. On the other side of the car, cops shout “Get out of the car! Get out of the car!” at Canty, who is grabbed, thrown to the ground and cuffed as the wrecked car smokes beside him, the video shows. Police hit both suspects with a litany of charges, including assault on a police officer, assault, grand larceny, vehicular assault and leaving the scene of an accident, authorities said. Aponte pleaded not guilty at her arraignment the following day, according to online court records. A judge set her bail at $300,000, and she’s now in the Rose M. Singer Center on Rikers Island. She’s set to appear in Bronx Criminal Court on Nov. 27. Canty, who also pleaded not guilty, was released on his own recognizance. His next court date is Jan. 13.

Chandigarh, The 12th edition of the Chandigarh Lit Fest — Literati 2024, a vibrant celebration of literature, art, and creativity, began here on Saturday with the launch of a book on late Ratan Tata. The two-day festival is organised by the Chandigarh Literary Society, or CLS. Festival Director Dr Sumita Misra said the event will see top authors and speakers participating in 18 sessions and multiple book launches. ' iterature has always been a bridge that connects people and perspectives across the world. In today's age of social media chaos, we seem to be losing sight of beauty, drowning in endless debates. Let's rediscover meaningful discourse and celebrate differing ideologies with grace," she said. Rashtriya Sahitya Akademi president Madhav Kaushik in the inaugural address, said, "Chandigarh is not just 'The City Beautiful,' it is 'The City of Intellectuals,' a home to writers of Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi, and English. Literati provides a great platform for them." The day 1 of the festival began with the launch of a book titled 'Ratan Tata: A Life' by author Dr Thomas Mathew, a retired bureaucrat. The launch was followed by a session titled 'The Legend Lives On – A Man Called Ratan Tata'. Dr Mathew painted a vivid portrait of Tata as a man of unparalleled humility, compassion, and empathy, highlighting how his grounded nature, that shone through in his career and personal life, both. "Tata's philanthropy stands out not for its scale but for its intent. Rather than focusing on surface-level initiatives, he worked for the holistic development of society. His deep love for street dogs inspired many to join efforts to improve their welfare," he said. In a session titled 'Punjab: The Jallianwala Bagh Tragedy and the Narratives Around It,' Kishwar Desai, award-winning author and historian, shed light on tragedy of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre of April 13, 1919. She described her book as an ode to those who perished in their struggle against the British and to those who resisted its dominance with resilience. The author termed the massacre a part of a larger British crackdown on uprisings in cities like Lahore and Gujranwala. Navtej Sarna, author of Crimson Spring, spoke about his novel, which blends real events and historical figures to explore the far-reaching consequences of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. He said his book is researched and set against the backdrop of the Ghadar movement and the Rowlatt Act. Another session, 'Legal Landmarks: Charting the Path of Justice,' featured Pinky Anand, renowned lawyer and politician, and lawyer Saudamini Sharma, who discussed key legal milestones in India's history. During the session 'Voices of Valour: Stories of Bravehearts,' General Ian Cardozo said, "I wrote Cartoos Saab: A Soldier's Story of Resilience in Adversity to tell people what we in the Indian Army do to protect the nation. I wanted to share the story of the Indian Army and all officers of my generation who fought in three wars." General Syed Ata Hasnain shared a poignant memory, saying, "In 1947, my father, the only Muslim officer commanding the Garhwal Rifles – an Indian Army regiment with Hindu roots – stood as a beacon of unity." He recounted how, during the chaos of partition, an officer asked his father, "Which country's army will you join?" His father responded, "I want to be part of an army where faith, ideology, and religion are not important." In the session 'Daddy in the Driver's Seat: A Single Father's Experiences,' Hindi film actor Tusshar Kapoor shared his journey of single fatherhood. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.32 red casino live chat 。

The Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA) and Amazon have signed a MoU to boost cooperation in cultural and technical fields. The collaboration aims to enrich the visitor experience at historical sites in Diriyah and expand cultural and historical content through Amazon Alexa. The MoU was signed by Group Chief Executive Officer of DGDA Jerry Inzerillo and Amazon Saudi Arabia Country Manager Abdo Chlala. Group Chief Executive Officer Jerry Inzerillo remarked: “We are pleased to have signed this MoU with Amazon, opening a wide range of technological opportunities for us to explore. This day represents the beginning of an ongoing collaboration that will help make Diriyah a global destination for culture and heritage as we connect the past to the future by investing in modern technologies, highlighting the rich heritage of Diriyah and the authentic culture of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.” Amazon's Managing Director of Alexa International for EMEA & APAC Eric King stated: “We are excited to team up with the Diriyah Gate Development Authority to celebrate the cultural heritage of Saudi Arabia. This collaboration will showcase the Kingdom’s rich traditions and history through our innovative technology that continues to delight our customers and enhance their experiences.” The MoU aligns with DGDA’s efforts to achieve the goals of Vision 2030 by contributing to the tourism, cultural, and historical sectors. By utilizing Amazon’s technology platforms, comprehensive information about the rich heritage of Diriyah will be made available to a wider audience. The partnership will also support local content development for the Diriyah community by highlighting regional products and enabling sellers to offer these items on Amazon.sa. Furthermore, the initiative will enhance the experience of visitors to Diriyah’s historical sites through the development of interactive applications designed to deepen their understanding of the area’s significance.Lions head into NFC title game rematch vs. 49ers seeking top seed more than revenge

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Key Takeaways Strategic planning, deliberation and technical know-how are no longer sufficient for leadership in today's fast-paced, technology-driven corporate environment. Although these are essential, a new characteristic of effective leaders is their capacity to establish an emotional connection with their colleagues, build trust and face adversity with empathy. Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is useful in this situation. A leader with emotional intelligence can strike a balance between seeing the big picture and being in the moment, which in turn fosters an atmosphere where ideas can flourish, people feel appreciated and businesses can succeed in the long run. Leaders who are able to tap into their emotional intelligence will be the ones to spearhead the transformation of their companies in the face of rising employee demands, technological upheaval and hybrid teams. 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Swedbank AB acquired a new position in National Storage Affiliates Trust in the first quarter valued at about $16,056,000. Long Pond Capital LP acquired a new position in shares of National Storage Affiliates Trust in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $16,198,000. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of National Storage Affiliates Trust in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $4,534,000. Leeward Investments LLC MA boosted its position in shares of National Storage Affiliates Trust by 30.9% during the 2nd quarter. Leeward Investments LLC MA now owns 414,734 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $17,095,000 after purchasing an additional 97,786 shares during the period. Finally, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans increased its holdings in National Storage Affiliates Trust by 3.8% in the 2nd quarter. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans now owns 2,514,908 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $103,665,000 after purchasing an additional 90,925 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 99.97% of the company’s stock. National Storage Affiliates Trust Stock Up 0.4 % Shares of National Storage Affiliates Trust stock opened at $44.35 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.72, a current ratio of 0.72 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.35. National Storage Affiliates Trust has a 52-week low of $32.42 and a 52-week high of $49.44. The company has a market capitalization of $3.38 billion, a P/E ratio of 25.94 and a beta of 0.99. The company has a 50 day moving average of $44.83 and a 200 day moving average of $42.69. National Storage Affiliates Trust Increases Dividend The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, December 31st. Stockholders of record on Friday, December 13th will be given a dividend of $0.57 per share. This is a boost from National Storage Affiliates Trust’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.56. This represents a $2.28 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 5.14%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, December 13th. National Storage Affiliates Trust’s dividend payout ratio is currently 130.99%. Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth A number of research firms have commented on NSA. Truist Financial upped their price target on National Storage Affiliates Trust from $38.00 to $41.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, August 16th. Jefferies Financial Group raised their target price on National Storage Affiliates Trust from $47.00 to $54.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, September 18th. KeyCorp lowered shares of National Storage Affiliates Trust from an “overweight” rating to a “sector weight” rating in a research note on Monday, September 9th. Citigroup raised their price objective on shares of National Storage Affiliates Trust from $36.00 to $44.50 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, August 30th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company upped their target price on shares of National Storage Affiliates Trust from $40.00 to $42.00 and gave the stock an “underweight” rating in a research note on Monday, October 21st. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, six have given a hold rating and one has given a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $43.17. Get Our Latest Stock Report on National Storage Affiliates Trust National Storage Affiliates Trust Profile ( Free Report ) National Storage Affiliates Trust is a real estate investment trust headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado, focused on the ownership, operation and acquisition of self storage properties predominantly located within the top 100 metropolitan statistical areas throughout the United States. As of December 31, 2023, the Company held ownership interests in and operated 1,050 self storage properties, located in 42 states and Puerto Rico with approximately 68.6 million rentable square feet, which excludes 39 self storage properties classified as held for sale to be sold to a third party. Featured Stories Five stocks we like better than National Storage Affiliates Trust What Investors Need to Know to Beat the Market Tesla Investors Continue to Profit From the Trump Trade What is an Earnings Surprise? MicroStrategy’s Stock Dip vs. Coinbase’s Potential Rally ESG Stocks, What Investors Should Know Netflix Ventures Into Live Sports, Driving Stock Momentum Want to see what other hedge funds are holding NSA? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for National Storage Affiliates Trust ( NYSE:NSA – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for National Storage Affiliates Trust Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for National Storage Affiliates Trust and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .

Diriyah Gate Development Authority, Amazon Sign MoU to Boost Cultural, Technical CollaborationDemocratic Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania conceded his reelection bid to Republican David McCormick on Thursday, as a statewide recount showed no signs of closing the gap and his campaign suffered repeated blows in court in its effort to get potentially favorable ballots counted . Casey’s concession comes more than two weeks after Election Day, as a grindingly slow ballot-counting process became a spectacle of hours-long election board meetings, social media outrage, lawsuits and accusations that some county officials were openly flouting the law. Republicans claimed that Democrats were trying to steal McCormick’s seat by counting “illegal votes.” Casey’s campaign accused of Republicans of trying to block enough votes to prevent him from pulling ahead and winning. In a statement , Casey said he just called McCormick to congratulate him. “As the first count of ballots is completed, Pennsylvanians can move forward with the knowledge that their voices were heard, whether their vote was the first to be counted or the last,” Casey said. During my time in office, I have been guided by an inscription on the Finance Building in Harrisburg: “All public service is a trust, given in faith and accepted in honor.” Thank you for your trust in me for all these years, Pennsylvania. It has been the honor of my lifetime. pic.twitter.com/RSXEFwdge8 — Bob Casey Jr. (@Bob_Casey) November 21, 2024 The Associated Press called the race for McCormick on Nov. 7 , concluding that not enough ballots remained to be counted in areas Casey was winning for him to take the lead. As of Thursday, McCormick led by about 16,000 votes out of almost 7 million ballots counted. That was well within the 0.5% margin threshold to trigger an automatic statewide recount under Pennsylvania law. But no election official expected a recount to change more than a couple hundred votes or so, and Pennsylvania’s highest court dealt him a blow when it refused entreaties to allow counties to count mail-in ballots that lacked a correct handwritten date on the return envelope. Republicans will have a 53-47 majority next year in the U.S. Senate. Why AP called the Pennsylvania Senate race for David McCormickPathstone Holdings LLC grew its holdings in Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF ( NASDAQ:VCIT – Free Report ) by 0.3% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 67,825 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 176 shares during the quarter. Pathstone Holdings LLC’s holdings in Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF were worth $5,680,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. A number of other large investors have also modified their holdings of the business. Insight Advisors LLC PA acquired a new position in Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $228,000. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its position in shares of Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF by 9.2% in the 1st quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 3,404,481 shares of the company’s stock valued at $274,095,000 after acquiring an additional 286,685 shares during the period. Bank of New York Mellon Corp raised its stake in Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF by 4.6% in the 2nd quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 1,705,190 shares of the company’s stock worth $136,296,000 after acquiring an additional 75,446 shares during the last quarter. First Pacific Financial lifted its position in Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF by 6.1% during the 2nd quarter. First Pacific Financial now owns 275,356 shares of the company’s stock worth $22,009,000 after acquiring an additional 15,950 shares during the period. Finally, Brookstone Capital Management grew its stake in Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF by 7.7% during the 2nd quarter. Brookstone Capital Management now owns 24,812 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,015,000 after purchasing an additional 1,770 shares during the last quarter. Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF Stock Performance Shares of NASDAQ:VCIT opened at $81.02 on Friday. Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF has a 52-week low of $77.60 and a 52-week high of $84.25. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $82.29 and a 200-day moving average price of $81.46. Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF Increases Dividend About Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF ( Free Report ) Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF seeks to track the performance of the Barclays Capital U.S. 5-10 Year Corporate Bond Index, a subset of the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Float Adjusted Index. The Barclays Capital U.S. 5-10 Year Corporate Bond Index measures the investment return of U.S. Recommended Stories Want to see what other hedge funds are holding VCIT? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF ( NASDAQ:VCIT – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .

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